Chasing A Yacht: Or The Theft Of The Gem is a novel written by James Otis and first published in 1894. The story follows the adventures of two young men, Jack and Hal, who set out to solve the mystery of a stolen yacht called The Gem. The yacht belongs to Jack's father, who is a wealthy businessman, and was stolen while it was anchored in a secluded cove. Jack and Hal decide to take matters into their own hands and track down the thieves, who they...