The story is already well known, it's great! The book by itself is very well prepared with great illustrations by Zdeněk Burian. Very good print quality. Illustrated endpapers. A map and layout of the brig on the endpapers.
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The narrative follows fifteen-year-old Dick Sand, who unexpectedly assumes command of the whaling ship Pilgrim after a tragic accident. Faced with the challenges of leadership and survival, he navigates a perilous journey that includes rescuing shipwreck survivors and confronting the treacherous cook, Negoro, who sabotages their voyage. As they venture into unfamiliar territory, Dick's suspicions about a deceptive guide named Harris grow, highlighting themes of bravery, deception, and the harsh realities of adulthood against the backdrop of slavery and the African slave trade.
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Dick Sand A Captain at Fifteen, Jules Verne
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- Released
- 2022
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 290
- ISBN13
- 9781458341013
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, World Literature, Adventure, Young Adult, Adventure Fiction, Friendship, Suspense, Coming Of Age, Courage, Seafaring
- First published
- 1878
- Original title
- Un capitaine de quinze ans
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative follows fifteen-year-old Dick Sand, who unexpectedly assumes command of the whaling ship Pilgrim after a tragic accident. Faced with the challenges of leadership and survival, he navigates a perilous journey that includes rescuing shipwreck survivors and confronting the treacherous cook, Negoro, who sabotages their voyage. As they venture into unfamiliar territory, Dick's suspicions about a deceptive guide named Harris grow, highlighting themes of bravery, deception, and the harsh realities of adulthood against the backdrop of slavery and the African slave trade.