Captains Courageous

Book • 1896
Captains Courageous is a coming-of-age novel by Rudyard Kipling, centered around Harvey Cheyne Jr., the spoiled son of a wealthy railroad tycoon.

After being washed overboard from a luxury liner, Harvey is rescued by a fishing schooner and learns discipline and the value of hard work under the guidance of Captain Disko Troop and his crew.

Through his experiences, Harvey undergoes significant personal growth, evolving from a self-centered adolescent into a self-reliant young man.

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