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Cover of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781979662314
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling is a classic novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 12, 2017. This edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English. The story follows the adventures of Harvey Cheyne Jr., the pampered son of a railroad tycoon, who finds himself aboard a fishing boat after being washed off his transatlantic steamship. Unable to persuade his rescuers to return him to shore, he reluctantly accepts a place in the crew, setting the stage for his transformation.

Readers will encounter themes of growth and resilience as Harvey navigates his new life at sea. The narrative explores his interactions with the crew and the challenges he faces, highlighting the dynamics of adventure and personal development. Captains Courageous delves into the realms of action and adventure, while also touching on historical elements and sea stories, making it a multifaceted read for those interested in classic literature.


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Rudyard Kipling’s 1897 novel Captains Courageous follows the adventures and subsequent growth of the spoiled young son of a railroad tycoon. Aboard a fishing boat after being washed off his transatlantic steamship, Harvey Cheyne Jr. is unable to convince his rescuers to return him to shore. Instead the captain offers him a place in the crew and, given that he has no other choice, the boy accepts.

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ISBN-13: 9781979662314.
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Language: en. Pages: 144.

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