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The story is based on the real-life letters written by Stephen Burton, a boy who not only served aboard the Comet, but was also the nephew of Captain Thomas Boyle, one of the most famous American privateers.

Author: James Otis

Title: The Cruise of the Comet: the story of a privateer of 1812 sailing from Baltimore as set down by Stephen Burton

Series: Privateers of 1812 Series

First  Published by: Estes and Lauriat

 Place: Boston

Format: HC

Date: 1898

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Written specifically for Young Adults: Yes