On Board the "Rocket"

"On Board the 'Rocket'" by Robert C. Adams is a story from the 1800s that follows a ship captain as he sails to the East Indies. The story gives us a peek into what life was like on a ship back then, focusing on how the captain dealt with running the ship and managing his crew. We witness the captain preparing for the trip where he loads up the ship. He grapples with choosing people to work for him on the journey, and these people range from those who have a lot of experience on a ship, to those who do not. As the ship sets sail, the crew faces a variety of issues such as sickness and missing their homes. The captain thinks a lot about how to keep everyone in line, wanting to be kind instead of relying on violence. This all happens on the "Rocket" and shows what problems and relationships the captain goes through.