The Captain's Boat (1894)

By William Osborn Stoddard

Book Overview

The Captain's Boat is a novel written by William Osborn Stoddard and first published in 1894. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young boy named Jack Hazard, who dreams of becoming a sailor like his father. When his father dies at sea, Jack is left alone and must find a way to support himself. He eventually becomes a cabin boy on a ship and works his way up to becoming the captain's assistant.As Jack travels the world, he encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous storms, treacherous pirates, and rival sailors. Along the way, he also meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful young woman, and a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to his future.Through it all, Jack remains determined to achieve his dream of becoming a captain and owning his own boat. The Captain's Boat is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the age of exploration and the courage and determination of a young boy who refuses to give up on his dreams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166991164
• ISBN13: 9781166991166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"