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Cover of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9781548094249
Dimensions:
Height: 11 inches
Length: 8.5 inches
Width: 0.28 inches
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling is a compelling narrative published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 14, 2017. This edition features 120 pages and is presented in English. The story follows a young boy named Harvey, who transforms from a spoiled child into a resilient survivor after falling overboard from a steamship and being rescued by Captain Troop. As he navigates life at sea, Harvey learns valuable lessons about hard work and self-reliance.

Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to personal growth and the challenges of life at sea. As Harvey adapts to his new environment aboard the fishing vessel, he grapples with his initial attempts to manipulate the captain and ultimately discovers the importance of perseverance and skill. This edition invites readers to engage with Kipling’s storytelling, which delves into the complexities of character development and the realities of maritime life.


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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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“Captains Courageous” is credited to Rudyard Kipling.
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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2017.
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ISBN-13: 9781548094249.
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Language: en. Pages: 120.

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