Chasing A Yacht: Or The Theft Of The Gem (1894)

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 suspect are a group of smugglers operating in the area. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman who becomes a love interest for Jack. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and suspense as the two young men race against time to recover the stolen yacht and bring the thieves to justice. With its vivid descriptions of life on the high seas and its engaging plot, Chasing A Yacht: Or The Theft Of The Gem is a classic tale of adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.