Jack London’s The Cruise of the Dazzler is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, capturing the coming-of-age story of a boy yearning for freedom and adventure. The protagonist, Joe Bronson, seeks to escape the confines of school and home life, embarking on a journey that challenges his courage and shapes his character.
At the start of the story, Joe enjoys riding his bicycle with friends but feels weighed down by the looming pressure of exams and his father’s high expectations. Dissatisfied with academic life, he is drawn to the rough neighborhood known as the “Pit,” where he gets into a fierce conflict with Brick Simpson and his gang. This encounter highlights Joe’s inner struggles, his strained relationship with his family, and his yearning for adventure, setting the stage for the escapades that await him aboard the sailing ship The Dazzler.
Onboard, Joe sails with a character called Frisco Kid, and through their shared experiences, he faces various trials that test his values and courage. Balancing his desire for freedom with a growing sense of responsibility, Joe matures as he navigates these challenges. In this story, Jack London vividly portrays the conflicts and aspirations of youth while exploring the allure of adventure and the journey toward self-discovery.

FOREWORD

CHAPTER I. BROTHER AND SISTER
CHAPTER II. "THE DRACONIAN REFORMS"
CHAPTER III. "BRICK," "SORREL-TOP," AND "REDDY"
CHAPTER IV. THE BITER BITTEN
CHAPTER V. HOME AGAIN
CHAPTER VI. EXAMINATION DAY
CHAPTER VII. FATHER AND SON
CHAPTER VIII. 'FRISCO KID AND THE NEW BOY
CHAPTER IX. ABOARD THE DAZZLER
CHAPTER X. WITH THE BAY PIRATES
CHAPTER XI. CAPTAIN AND CREW
CHAPTER XII. JOE TRIES TO TAKE FRENCH LEAVE
CHAPTER XIII. BEFRIENDING EACH OTHER
CHAPTER XIV. AMONG THE OYSTER-BEDS
CHAPTER XV. GOOD SAILORS IN A WILD ANCHORAGE
CHAPTER XVI. 'FRISCO KID'S DITTY-BOX
CHAPTER XVII. 'FRISCO KID TELLS HIS STORY
CHAPTER XVIII. A NEW RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOE
CHAPTER XIX. THE BOYS PLAN AN ESCAPE
CHAPTER XX. PERILOUS HOURS
CHAPTER XXI. JOE AND HIS FATHER