"The Cruise of the Dazzler" by Jack London is an adventure tale that follows a young boy named Joe Bronson as he seeks escape from school pressures and family expectations, finding it aboard the sailing ship, the Dazzler. Dissatisfied with his life, Joe's yearning for freedom leads him into a conflict in a rough neighborhood where he tangles with Brick Simpson and his gang; this initial strife sets the stage for his adventures while sailing, where he braves challenges and tests of character alongside a character known as 'Frisco Kid, making it one massive escapade.
The Cruise of the Dazzler
By Jack London
A young boy trades bicycles and schoolbooks for the open sea, testing his courage and learning hard lessons alongside newfound shipmates..
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About the AuthorJohn Griffith Chaney, better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.
John Griffith Chaney, better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.
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