Step back in time?it's the Victorian Era, when Great Britain is at the forefront of industrial development. Based loosely on a true story, author John Langdon weaves a tale of romance and intrigue on the high seas. Jason Smiley Stewart?My Life Story describes the life of an average man. Although he is born in humble circumstances, he shows how a combination of perseverance and intelligence, aided by a little good fortune, can help any child overcome the disadvantages of a lowly birth status and poor education. If you long for a sense of wonderment in life, read this first volume of a set of three and discover how Jason Smiley Stewart transforms from a callow village boy to a ship's officer in Jason Smiley Stewart?My Life Story.