Captains Courageous
Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling, published by Thorpe in 2012, is a classic work of fiction that spans 264 pages. The story follows fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne, the son of a wealthy American businessman, who is spoiled and entitled. After being washed overboard from a transatlantic steamship, he is rescued by fishermen who refuse to take him back to shore. Instead, he is taken on board the fishing vessel WE’RE HERE, where he learns valuable lessons about life and friendship.
Throughout his time at sea, Harvey forms a bond with the captain’s son, Dan, and together they face various challenges and adventures. This coming-of-age tale explores themes of personal growth and transformation against the backdrop of the sea. Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into the dynamics of class and the importance of hard work, as Harvey’s experiences reshape his character and outlook on life. Captains Courageous is presented in English and is suitable for those interested in classic literature and sea stories.
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Harvey Cheyne was fifteen years old, the son of an American business tycoon and spoiled by his parents. But then he was washed overboard from a transatlantic steamship and rescued by fishermen, and neither Harvey, nor his affluence could persuade them to take him ashore. However, the Captain of the WE’RE HERE, Disko Troop, took him on as a member of the crew until they returned to port. Harvey befriended the captain’s son, Dan, with whom he had many trials and adventures. When the schooner eventually returned to port in Gloucester, Massachusetts, his parents found Harvey no longer the bad-mannered youth of before…
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