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Cover of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Penguin Books
Year: 1995
Language: en
Pages: 173
ISBN-13: 9780140621884
Dimensions:
Height: 7.0866 Inches
Length: 4.3307 Inches
Weight: 0.23368999772 Pounds
Width: 0.55118 Inches
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Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling, published by Penguin Books in 1995, is a literary work that explores themes of adventure and personal growth. This edition spans 173 pages and is presented in English. The story follows the journey of a wealthy boy who, after a series of misfortunes, finds himself aboard a Portuguese fishing vessel, where he must adapt to the challenges of life at sea.

Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of the superstitious world of the ocean and the disciplined environment of the ship, which serve as a backdrop for the boy’s transformation into adulthood. The narrative delves into the complexities of human experience against the vastness of the sea, emphasizing the interplay between privilege and responsibility. This edition invites readers to engage with Kipling’s rich storytelling and the timeless lessons embedded within the journey of self-discovery.


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Written in 1897, Kipling’s adventure tale relates how the over-indulged son of a millionaire finds himself serving aboard a Portuguese fishing vessel. The superstitious world of the sea and the tough, orderly life of the ship form a backdrop to the boy’s transition into manhood.

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“Captains Courageous” is credited to Rudyard Kipling.
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Publisher: Penguin Books. Year: 1995.
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ISBN-13: 9780140621884.
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Language: en. Pages: 173.

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