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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Set against the backdrop of the African slave trade, this novel follows the young protagonist, Dick Sand, who becomes a captain at just fifteen. As he navigates the complexities of leadership and morality, the story delves into the harsh realities of slavery and the role of Africans in the trade. Verne's narrative combines adventure with a poignant critique of societal issues, making it a compelling exploration of courage and ethical dilemmas in a turbulent historical context.
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Dick Sand, Jules Verne
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Dick Sand
- Subtitle
- A Captain at Fifteen
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Bibliotech Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781636371863
- 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
- Set against the backdrop of the African slave trade, this novel follows the young protagonist, Dick Sand, who becomes a captain at just fifteen. As he navigates the complexities of leadership and morality, the story delves into the harsh realities of slavery and the role of Africans in the trade. Verne's narrative combines adventure with a poignant critique of societal issues, making it a compelling exploration of courage and ethical dilemmas in a turbulent historical context.