""The Jalasco: Brig (1902)"" is a historical adventure novel written by Louis Becke. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a young sailor named Jack who is hired as a crew member on the Jalasco, a brig sailing from Sydney to San Francisco. Along the way, the ship encounters various challenges, including storms, pirates, and mutiny. Jack must navigate these obstacles and prove his worth as a sailor while also coming...