Synopsis
Captains Courageous is a novel written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1897. The story revolves around a wealthy young boy named Harvey Cheyne Jr., who falls overboard while traveling on a steamship from New York to Europe. He is rescued by a fishing boat from the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, where he is forced to work as a crew member for several months.During his time on the fishing boat, Harvey learns the value of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of community. He befriends the captain, Disko Troop, and his crew, including the young and resilient Manuel, who becomes Harvey's closest friend.The novel explores themes of class, social hierarchy, and the struggle for survival in harsh conditions. It also highlights the beauty and danger of the sea, as well as the strength of human bonds.Captains Courageous is considered a classic of American literature and has been adapted into several films and stage productions. Kipling's vivid descriptions of the sea and the characters' experiences on the fishing boat make this a timeless and engaging read for all ages.1924. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Harvey Cheyne is the overindulged son of a millionaire. When he falls overboard from an ocean liner he is rescued by a Portuguese fisherman and, initially against his will, joins the crew of the We're Here for a summer. An exciting adventure story, Captains Courageous follows the trials of a boy who is thrown into an entirely alien environment. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
From the Back Cover
At the start of "Captains Courageous, "one of literature's most beloved stories of the sea, a spoiled rich boy is literally swept away--dashed overboard from an ocean liner. Luckily, young Harvey Cheyne is rescued by a passing fishing vessel.As it turns out, Harvey's apparent misfortune in tumbling from a life of pampered luxury into the humble company of a fishing schooner becomes a blessing in disguise. Compelled by the captain to earn his keep, Harvey loses his affectations as he learns the rewards of an honest day's labor amid the gruff and hearty companionship of the crewmen, who teach him to be worth his salt as they fish the waters off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.
Readers of all ages have delighted in Kipling's engaging maritime yarn since its initial appearance in 1897. The author's only novel to unfold in an American setting, this lively tale resounds with Kipling's customary blend of adventure and humor. This attractive new edition, unabridged and inexpensive, offers an irresistible invitation to a master storyteller's enduring tale of a boy's initiation into adulthood.Dover (1999) unabridged republication of a standard edition.
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