The Cruise of the Sally D by James Otis
QR code
"The Cruise of the Sally D" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Sam Cushing, who struggles under the harsh treatment of his stepfather, Captain Doak, aboard the shabby schooner, the Sally D. Sam's life takes a turn when he receives guidance from Uncle Ben, a local lobster catcher, who offers him a chance for a better life,
ultimately leading to a significant conflict with his abusive stepfather. At the start of the narrative, we meet Sam expressing his distress about living aboard the Sally D. under Captain Doak's rule. He confides in Uncle Ben about his discontent and dreams of escaping. Uncle Ben encourages Sam to consider running away while he plans a confrontation with Captain Doak, emphasizing the importance of tackling the captain's oppressive behavior. This opening sets the stage for both Sam’s internal conflict and the brewing tension between Uncle Ben and Captain Doak, foreshadowing the challenges that the characters will face as they seek freedom and justice on Apple Island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
About this eBook
| Creator | Otis, James, 1848-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cruise of the Sally D |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Maine -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55074 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 527 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!