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| In The Cruise of the Sally D, James Otis takes us aboard the battered schooner Sally D, where young Sam Cushing struggles under the harsh command of his step-father, Captain Doak. Life at sea on the rugged Maine coast is full of storms, hardship and injustice—yet when Sam befriends the wise lobster-catcher Uncle Ben, a path toward hope and self-respect opens. Determined to escape the tyranny of the ship and chart a better course, Sam’s journey becomes one of courage, resilience and redemption. Rich in maritime atmosphere and moral insight, this boy-hood adventure captures both the salt-spray of the sea and the beating heart of a young man discovering what it means to be free. |
About Author |
| James Otis |
| James Otis Kaler (1848–1912), known by his pen name James Otis, was an American journalist, educator, and author of children’s adventure stories. Born in Winterport, Maine, he worked as a reporter before becoming the first superintendent of schools in South Portland. Kaler wrote over 150 books, including Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus (1877), Mr. Stubbs’s Brother, and The Boy Spies series. His stories blended history with moral lessons on courage and honesty. He died in Portland, Maine, in 1912, reportedly from a heart attack. |
