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Captains Courageous Large Print

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Cover of Captains Courageous Large Print by Rudyard Kipling
Year: 2018
Language: en
Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9781727816068
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Captains Courageous Large Print by Rudyard Kipling, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on October 16, 2018, is a large print edition comprising 154 pages. This work follows the adventures of Harvey Chaney Jr., the spoiled son of a railroad tycoon, who finds himself washed overboard from a transatlantic steamship. Rescued by fishermen on the Grand Banks, Harvey is unable to convince them of his wealth or persuade them to take him ashore. Instead, he is offered a job as crew on a passing schooner, leading to a transformative journey.

Readers will discover a narrative that explores themes of growth and resilience as Harvey navigates his new life at sea. Throughout his trials and adventures, he learns valuable lessons about humility and responsibility. The book falls within the genres of action and adventure, historical fiction, and sea stories, making it a rich exploration of character development against the backdrop of maritime life. This edition provides an accessible format for those who appreciate classic literature.


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Captains Courageous: Large Print A Story of the Grand Banks author: Rudyard Kipling The adventures of Harvey Chaney Jr., an arrogant and spoiled son of a railroad tycoon. Washed overboard from a transatlantic steamship and rescued by fishermen on the Grand Banks, Harvey cannot persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince them of his wealth. However, the captain of a passing schooner offers him a job as crew until they return to port. With no other choice, Harvey accepts, and there begins a series of trials and adventures where the boy learns to adjust to his rough new life, and takes the first steps towards becoming a man.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2018.
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ISBN-13: 9781727816068.
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Language: en. Pages: 154.

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