Little Captain Dick (1885)

Little Captain Dick is a children's book written by Cecilia Anne Jones and originally published in 1885. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Dick, who dreams of becoming a captain and sailing the high seas. Despite being teased by his friends and family for his lofty ambitions, Dick remains determined to follow his dreams. One day, Dick discovers an old ship in a nearby harbor and sets to work repairing it. With the help of his loyal dog, Jolly, and his friend Tom, Dick sets sail on his newly restored ship, the ""Little Gull."" Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including storms, sea monsters, and hostile pirates. Despite these challenges, Dick remains steadfast in his determination to become a captain and ultimately succeeds in saving his ship and crew from danger. Through his bravery and perseverance, Dick proves that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams.Overall, Little Captain Dick is a charming and inspiring tale that teaches children the importance of courage, determination, and following your passions. With its vivid descriptions of life on the high seas and lovable characters, this book is sure to capture the imaginations of young readers and inspire them to chase their own dreams.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.