Sail with famous Baltimore privateer Capt. Thomas Boyle onboard the schooner Comet at the peak of the War of 1812. Told through the eyes of young Stephen Burton , this true to life account takes the reader through exciting adventures on land and at sea. James Otis weaves into the factual account not only the story of the cruise itself but also background on the causes of the war, and local historyof the Chesapeake region as well as lessons in geography, politics, mathematics and seamanship. The Cruise of the Comet is an excellent introduction to America's "Second War of Independence" for the young reader and a good old fashioned patriotic page turner for readers of any age.
