02574cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500520014326400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150802080041252013300062053400450195065300400199565300310203565300380206665300350210465300250213985600430216499900170220725466UtSlPG20260610133602.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aOptic, Oliver,d1822-189710aLittle Bobtail; or, The Wreck of the Penobscot. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-14  aProduced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucci and the
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available by The Internet Archive.)  a"Little Bobtail; or, The Wreck of the Penobscot" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young protagonist named Robert, nicknamed "Little Bobtail," who navigates a series of challenges and adventures, primarily revolving around his discovery of an abandoned yacht and the responsibilities that come with it. The narrative is set against a backdrop of familial conflict, personal integrity, and the trials of youth.  The opening of the novel introduces Little Bobtail in a tense familial atmosphere, where domestic strife is depicted through his interactions with his father, Ezekiel Taylor, an abusive drunkard. Robert's protective instincts toward his mother are highlighted as he disposes of a jug of rum to prevent further harm to their household. This sets the stage for his adventurous spirit, which soon leads him to the discovery of a drifted yacht named Skylark. As he explores the vessel and contemplates its potential, Little Bobtail's character begins to emerge as a resourceful and determined young man, ready to overcome the adversities of his life. The premise introduces themes of resilience, moral dilemmas regarding smuggling, and a coming-of-age journey, enticing readers with a blend of adventure and moral reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aYachts -- Juvenile fiction  aShip captains -- Juvenile fiction  aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction  aSmuggling -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25466  c66467d66467