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Cover of Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling
Year: 2011
Language: en
Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 9781466362963
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on September 20, 2011, is a classic tale that explores the transformation of a boy into a man. This edition, comprising 122 pages, presents the story of young Harvey Cheyne, the son of a millionaire who falls overboard from an ocean liner and is rescued by a Portuguese fishing boat. Initially self-centered and spoiled, Harvey’s journey aboard the fishing vessel leads him to learn the values of hard work, sacrifice, and moral integrity.

Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of coming of age and personal growth, as Harvey evolves from a bratty child into a responsible young man through his experiences with the rough crew of fishermen. The story highlights the impact of hardship and camaraderie on character development, illustrating how the challenges faced at sea shape Harvey’s understanding of right and wrong. Captains Courageous offers a rich exploration of life lessons learned in an unforgiving environment, making it a significant addition to the genres of fiction and sea stories.


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The making of a boy into a man, Captains Courageous is the story of the coming of age of young Harvey Cheyne. Harvey is the son of a millionaire who falls overboard from an ocean liner and is rescued by a Portuguese fishing boat. At the beginning, Harvey is a winy little brat who can think of nothing by his own self-interest. But with hard work and the love of this rough crew of fishermen, Harvey is transformed into a man – able to work hard, willing to sacrifice for the good of others, interested in taking a stand for what is right and just. When Harvey is finally reunited with his parents almost a year later, his father is so proud of the young man that Harvey has become understanding that it took the hardships of the fishing boat to break through the affluent lifestyle which shielded Harvey from hardship.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2011.
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ISBN-13: 9781466362963.
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Language: en. Pages: 122.

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