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Cover of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Year: 2018
Language: en
Pages: 442
ISBN-13: 9781721104437
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 13, 2018, is a classic tale that follows the adventures of Harvey Chaney Jr., the spoiled son of a railroad tycoon. After being washed overboard from a transatlantic steamship, Harvey is rescued by fishermen on the Grand Banks but finds himself unable to persuade them to return him to shore. Instead, he is offered a job as crew on a passing schooner, leading him into a series of trials that challenge his character and force him to adapt to a new, rugged life at sea.

In this edition, readers will encounter a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Harvey learns valuable lessons about humility and resilience. The story delves into themes of personal growth and transformation against the backdrop of the sea, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and sea stories. With 442 pages, this edition aims to provide a faithful representation of Kipling’s original work, ensuring that readers can appreciate this significant literary piece as part of the Classic Library collection.


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Captains Courageous A Story of the Grand Banks by 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. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2018.
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ISBN-13: 9781721104437.
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Language: en. Pages: 442.

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