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""A Runaway Brig: Or An Accidental Cruise"" is a novel written by James Otis and first published in 1888. The story follows the adventures of a group of young boys who accidentally find themselves on board a runaway brig, which takes them on a thrilling and dangerous journey... Read Full Overview

""A Runaway Brig: Or An Accidental Cruise"" is a novel written by James Otis and published in 1888. The story follows the adventures of two boys, Jack and Joe, who accidentally find themselves aboard a runaway brig that is headed for the open sea. The boys must learn to navigate... Read Full Overview

"A Runaway Brig or An Accidental Cruise" from James Otis Kaler. American journalist and author of children's literature; he wrote under the name James Otis (1848-1912).

A Runaway Brig or, An Accidental Cruise by James Otis "A Runaway Brig" is a sea tale, pure and simple, and that's where it strikes a boy's fancy. The reader can look out upon the wide shimmering sea as it flashes back the sunlight, and imagine himself afloat with Harry Vandyne,... Read Full Overview

"A Runaway Brig" is a sea tale, pure and simple, and that's where it strikes a boy's fancy. The reader can look out upon the wide shimmering sea as it flashes back the sunlight, and imagine himself afloat with Harry Vandyne, Walter Morse, Jim Libby and that old shell-back, Bob... Read Full Overview

"I'm going down to the beach to find Jim Libby. If you'll come along we'll have a prime sail; and most likely this is the last chance we shall have to go out with him, for his vessel leaves in the morning." "How can I go when I've got to mind this young one all the forenoon just... Read Full Overview