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Cover of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 70
ISBN-13: 9781548360450
Dimensions:
Height: 279 mm
Length: 216 mm
Width: 4 mm
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 29, 2017, is a classic work of literature comprising 70 pages. The story follows fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne Jr., the son of a wealthy railroad tycoon, who finds himself stranded after being washed overboard from his transatlantic steamship. His encounter with the Captain of the fishing vessel We’re Here leads him to accept a position on the ship, setting the stage for his transformative journey.

Readers will discover Harvey’s trials and tribulations as he navigates life at sea, gaining insights into industry and the importance of considering others. Through his adventures, Kipling explores themes of class differences and humility, providing a rich narrative that reflects on personal growth and social awareness. This edition, presented in English, offers a concise yet impactful glimpse into the challenges faced by a young boy learning about the world beyond his privileged upbringing.


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Rudyard Kipling’s Captains Courageous follows fifteen year old Harvey Cheyne Jr through his trials and tribulations. As the son of a wealthy railroad tycoon, Harvey is spoiled and largely unaware of the ways of the world. When he is stranded on the shore of the Grand Banks after having been washed overboard from his transatlantic steamship, he meets the Captain of We’re Here and has no choice to accept a position on his ship. Harvey’s adventures on the ship teach him about industry and consideration for others while Kipling weaves in themes of class differences and humility.

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ISBN-13: 9781548360450.
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Language: en. Pages: 70.

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