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Cover of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Year: 2018
Language: en
Pages: 142
ISBN-13: 9781980785903
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling is a work of fiction published by Independently Published on April 9, 2018. This edition spans 142 pages and is presented in English. The story follows the adventures of Harvey Chaney Jr., the entitled son of a railroad tycoon, who finds himself washed overboard from a transatlantic steamship. Rescued by fishermen on the Grand Banks, he is unable to convince them of his wealth or persuade them to take him ashore. Instead, he is offered a job as crew on a passing schooner, setting the stage for his transformation.

As the narrative unfolds, readers will witness Harvey’s journey through a series of trials and adventures that challenge his previously sheltered existence. The experiences he encounters aboard the schooner force him to adapt to a rougher lifestyle, marking the beginning of his maturation process. This edition captures the essence of action and adventure, highlighting themes of personal growth and resilience as Harvey takes his first steps toward becoming a man.


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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.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Captains Courageous” by Rudyard Kipling. Synopsis preview: 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…
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“Captains Courageous” is credited to Rudyard Kipling.
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Publisher: Independently Published. Year: 2018.
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ISBN-13: 9781980785903.
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Language: en. Pages: 142.

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