"Captains Courageous": A Story of the Grand Banks by Rudyard Kipling

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Author Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Title "Captains Courageous": A Story of the Grand Banks
Note Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "Captains Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks" by Rudyard Kipling is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Harvey Cheyne, the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman, who falls overboard during a voyage and is rescued by fishermen. The narrative explores themes of adventure, growth, and the clash between privilege and hard work as Harvey is thrust into the gritty world of commercial fishing. At the start of the novel, we encounter a lively exchange in the smoking room of a ship heading towards the Grand Banks. The focus is soon drawn to Harvey, a wealthy and disrespectful teenager, who is perceived as a nuisance by the ship’s crew. His attitude sets the stage for his character development as he grapples with the realities of life at sea after being saved by a fisherman named Disko Troop. Following his rescue, Harvey experiences seasickness, cultural shock, and a loss of his privileged lifestyle. The opening thus hints at a journey of self-discovery for Harvey as he learns the value of hard work and humility among the fishermen aboard the "We're Here". (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Children of the rich -- Fiction
Subject Saltwater fishing -- Fiction
Subject Fishing boats -- Fiction
Subject Teenage boys -- Fiction
Subject Rescues -- Fiction
Subject Fishers -- Fiction
Subject Grand Banks of Newfoundland -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2186
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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