In 1843, fourteen-year-old Hanson Gregory left his family home in
Rockport, Maine, and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn,
looking for high-stakes adventure on the high seas. Little did he know
that a boatload of hungry sailors, coupled with his knack for creative
problem-solving, would yield one of the world's most prized and beloved
pastries. Lively and inventive cut-paper illustrations add a taste of
whimsy to this sweet, fact-filled story that includes an extensive
bibliography, author's note, and timeline.