Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling

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Book name:	Captains Courageous (2024)
Category:	Adventure
Author:	Rudyard Kipling
Pages:	300 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1897, midnight

This classic novel follows the transformative journey of Harvey Cheyne Jr., a spoiled and wealthy American teenager who falls overboard from a luxury ocean liner and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Under the tough but fair guidance of the ship's captain and the hardworking crew, Harvey is forced into labor to earn his keep. Through his experiences at sea, facing the harsh realities of life and the value of honest work, Harvey undergoes a profound character transformation. The story is a vivid portrayal of maritime life and a timeless tale of adventure, discipline, and personal growth. The 11141st greatest book of all time

About the author

Rudyard Kipling

15 books

Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist.

Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901), and many short stories, including The Man Who Would Be King (1888). His poems include Mandalay (1890), Gunga Din (1890), The Gods of the Copybook Headings (1919), The White Man's Burden (1899), and If— (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one cri… Read more