Like the first volume of the series, the incidents of the story transpire on the waters of the beautiful Penobscot Bay, and on its shores. They include several yacht races, which must be more interesting to those who are engaged in the exciting sport of yachting, than to others. But the principal incidents are distinct from the aquatic narrative; and those who are not interested in boats and boating will find that Don John and Nellie Patterdale do not spend all their time on the water.

The hero is a young man of high aims and noble purposes: and the writer believes that it is unpardonable to awaken the interest and sympathy of his readers for any other than high-minded and well-meaning characters. But he is not faultless; he makes some grave mistakes, even while he has high aims. The most important lesson in morals to be derived from his experience is that it is unwise and dangerous for young people to conceal their actions from their parents and friends; and that men and women who seek concealment "choose darkness because their deeds are evil."

Harrison Square, Boston,
May 22, 1873.

CONTENTS.

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CHAPTER I.
Don John of Belfast, and Friends[11]
CHAPTER II.
About the Tin Box[28]
CHAPTER III.
The Yacht Club at Turtle Head[46]
CHAPTER IV.
A Sad Event in the Ramsay Family[63]
CHAPTER V.
Captain Shivernock[81]
CHAPTER VI.
Donald gets the Job[99]
CHAPTER VII.
Laying down the Keel.[117]
CHAPTER VIII.
The First Regatta.[135]
CHAPTER IX.
The Skylark and the Sea Foam.[153]
CHAPTER X.
The Launch of the Maud.[171]
CHAPTER XI.
The White Cross of Denmark.[189]
CHAPTER XII.
Donald answers Questions.[207]
CHAPTER XIII.
Moonlight on the Juno.[226]
CHAPTER XIV.
Captain Shivernock's Joke.[244]
CHAPTER XV.
Laud Cavendish takes Care of Himself.[264]
CHAPTER XVI.
Saturday Cove.[283]
CHAPTER XVII.
The Great Race.[302]
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Hasbrook Outrage, and other Matters.[320]