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Cover of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 110
ISBN-13: 9781548094201
Dimensions:
Height: 9 inches
Length: 6 inches
Width: 0.25 inches
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling is a classic tale published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 14, 2017. This edition features 110 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a boy named Harvey, who transforms from a spoiled child into a resourceful fisherman after falling overboard from a steamship and being rescued by Captain Troop. As he navigates the challenges of life at sea, Harvey learns valuable lessons about hard work and resilience.

Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of personal growth and survival against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. As Harvey attempts to adapt to his new circumstances, he grapples with the realities of life aboard a fishing vessel. The book delves into the dynamics between Harvey and Captain Troop, highlighting the boy’s journey toward understanding the true value of effort and responsibility. Captains Courageous is a significant work within the realm of fiction and classics, offering insights into character development and the human experience.


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Captains Courageous tells the tale of boy who goes from being a spoiled brat to surviving on the Atlantic as a fisherman. Harvey, the main character falls overboard of a steamship and is rescued by Captain Troop. Captain doesn’t listen to young Harvey as he pleads the captain to return to port. When his first tactic doesn’t work, Harvey tries to bribe the captain with his families’ wealth, but Captain Troop again refuses. Harvey resigns himself to try and survive on the boat. He learns to master the art of being a fisherman, but will he be able to reunite with his family? Will he truly learn what the value of a good day at work?Rudyard Kipling was a prolific English writer who is widely considered to be one of the greatest authors in all of literature. Kipling wrote classics in many genres including the Jungle Books, Just So Stories, Kim, and The Man Who Would Be King.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2017.
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ISBN-13: 9781548094201.
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Language: en. Pages: 110.

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