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Little by Little; or, the Cruise of the Flyaway
The story follows Paul Duncan, a young boy who embarks on nautical adventures while learning crucial life lessons about responsibility and independence.
"Little By Little; or, The Cruise of the Flyaway" by William Taylor Adams (Oliver Optic) is a novel. The story follows Paul Duncan, a young boy who embarks on nautical adventures while learning crucial life lessons about responsibility and independence.
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"I'll give you a quarter, Paul, if you will take me down to the Point in your boat," said Thomas Nettle, as he came down to the beach where the boy addressed was baling out an old dingy-looking boat.
"It blows too hard," replied Paul Duncan.
"But it didn't blow so hard then as it does now. It's a regular sou'easter."
"I'm not afraid; but there's no use of risking your life for a quarter."
Paul Duncan hesitated. Half a dollar was a great deal of money to him, and more than often found its way into his exchequer. He glanced at the white-capped waves in the bay, and then at Thomas.
"I think it's rather dangerous, and I don't believe your mother would agree to have you go out in a boat in such a blow as this."
"My mother! Humph! Let me tell you I'm not tied to my mother's apron string. I think I'm old enough to have a will of my own. Don't talk to me about my mother," replied Thomas contemptuously. "I'm not a baby."
"Just as you please; but I think it blows too hard to go out."
"Let me have your boat, and I'll go alone then, if you are afraid to go."
"I'm not afraid," answered Paul, stung by these repeated implications upon his courage. "Jump in, and I'll give you enough of it before you get half way to the Point."
Contents
- 01Chapter I.
- 02Paul Duncan Disobeys Orders.
- 03Chapter II.
- 04Paul Is Cool and Self-Possessed.
- 05Chapter III.
- 06Paul Hears Bad News.
- 07Chapter IV.
- 08Paul Becomes the Head of the Family.
- 09Chapter V.
- 10Paul Cooks His Own Breakfast, and Goes a-Fishing.
- 11Chapter VI.
- 12Paul Makes a Good Speculation.
- 13Chapter VII.
- 14Paul Goes Into Business on His Own Account.
- 15Chapter VIII.
- 16Paul Takes a Cold Bath.
- 17Chapter IX.
- 18Paul Becomes Skipper of the Fawn.
- 19Chapter X.
- 20Paul and John Are Very Much Excited.
- 21Chapter XI.
- 22Paul's First Cruise in the Fawn.
- 23Chapter XII.
- 24Paul Sleeps on His Watch.
- 25Chapter XIII.
- 26Paul Makes a Night Run in the Storm.
- 27Chapter XIV.
- 28Paul Scolds the First Officer of the Fawn.
- 29Chapter XV.
- 30Paul Goes on a Cruise in the Flyaway.
- 31Chapter XVI.
- 32Paul Witnesses a Mutiny.
- 33Chapter XVII.
- 34Paul Discovers That Mischief Is Brewing.
- 35Chapter XVIII.
- 36Paul Is Made a Prisoner.
- 37Chapter XIX.
- 38Paul Takes Command of the Flyaway.
- 39Chapter XX.
- 40Paul Exercises a Strong Moral Influence.
- 41Chapter XXI.
- 42Paul Advances Little by Little, and the Story Ends.
About this edition
- Author
- Oliver Optic
- Language
- English
- Era
- Modern (c. 1800–1945)
- Reading level
- Intermediate: some philosophy helps
- Formats
- EPUB, PDF
- Length
- 178 pages
- This edition
- Modern Philosophers
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