Little Bobtail

""Little Bobtail: Or The Wreck Of The Penobscot"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1875. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Bobtail, who lives in a small village near the Penobscot River in Maine. Bobtail is an orphan who lives with his grandmother, and he spends most of his time fishing and exploring the woods around his home.One day, Bobtail and his friend Tom decide to go on a fishing trip down the Penobscot River. However, their trip takes a dangerous turn when they encounter a storm and their boat is wrecked. Stranded on a deserted island, the boys must use their wits and survival skills to stay alive until they can be rescued.As they wait for rescue, Bobtail and Tom encounter a group of smugglers who are using the island as a base for their illegal activities. The boys must use all their courage and resourcefulness to outwit the smugglers and escape from the island.""Little Bobtail: Or The Wreck Of The Penobscot"" is a thrilling adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of life in rural Maine and its exciting plot full of danger and suspense, this book is a classic of American literature.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.