Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling - 9789357270762

Name: Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling - 9789357270762
Brand: Double 9 Books LLP

Double 9 Books LLP

Discover the timeless adventure of "Captains Courageous" by Rudyard Kipling. This classic 1897 novel tells the story of Harvey Cheyne Jr., a privileged teenager who falls overboard from a transatlantic steamer and is rescued by a Portuguese fisherman. First serialized and then published as a novel, it's Kipling's only work entirely set in North America. Explore themes of resilience, the value of hard work, and the contrast between wealth and a life of labor, all set against the backdrop of 19th-century cod fishing in the North Atlantic. Key Features: * Chronicles the coming-of-age of Harvey Cheyne Jr. * Vivid depiction of 19th-century maritime life and the cod fishery * Explores the relationship between privilege and self-reliance This paperback edition offers an engaging read for anyone interested in classic literature and nautical tales. Product Summary: Rudyard Kipling Captains Courageous novel paperback fiction book classic adventure story maritime life 19th century fishing New England North Atlantic Harvey Cheyne Jr.