Cruise of the Dazzler by Jack London is a thrilling tale of adventure on the high seas. The story follows young Joe Bronson as he sets out on a voyage aboard the Dazzler, a sailboat owned by his friend, Percival Endicott. In an attempt to escape his troubled home life, Joe joins the crew of the yacht and soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a rival vessel.

London's vivid descriptions of life at sea and the challenges of navigation in the open ocean bring the story to life, making it a captivating read for anyone with a love of nautical adventures. The tension and excitement build steadily throughout the book, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as Joe and his companions face one perilous situation after another.

Overall, Cruise of the Dazzler is a well-written and engaging story that will appeal to readers of all ages. London's timeless tale of courage, friendship, and survival is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of setting sail on the open seas.

Book Description:
Young Joe Bronson, caught between poor grades and his father's threats of military school, runs away from home. He joins the crew of a sloop named the Dazzler, but quickly figures out his captain, Pete Le Maire frequently engages himself and those at his command in criminal activity. Will Joe be able to escape this unwanted and dangerous new life at sea?

Published in 1902, Jack London sold this book as a boy's adventure novel set in San Francisco, his hometown. In his autobiography, London recalls lifting several more elements in this novel from his adolescence, as in youth he bought a sloop called the Razzle Dazzle from a oyster pirate nicknamed "French Frank." - Summary by Mary Kay