First published in 1900, In the Wasp's Nests is a classic adventure story set in the War of 1812. This gripping tale follows young Jim, a stowaway on a US naval vessel, as he fights alongside his crewmates in battles with the British navy and struggles to survive against all odds. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, adventure stories, or the War of 1812. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.