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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At just fifteen, Dick Sand rises to the challenge of captaining a ship after a wreck off the African coast. Rescued by a slave ship, he quickly realizes the grim purpose of their journey and takes a stand against the slave traders. Throughout his perilous adventure, he confronts hostile tribes, navigates treacherous waters, and manages a mutiny among his crew. This thrilling tale by Jules Verne delves into profound themes of morality and justice, highlighting the courage required to fight for what is right.
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Dick Sand A Captain at Fifteen, Jules Verne
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- Released
- 2004
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9781419116056
- 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
- At just fifteen, Dick Sand rises to the challenge of captaining a ship after a wreck off the African coast. Rescued by a slave ship, he quickly realizes the grim purpose of their journey and takes a stand against the slave traders. Throughout his perilous adventure, he confronts hostile tribes, navigates treacherous waters, and manages a mutiny among his crew. This thrilling tale by Jules Verne delves into profound themes of morality and justice, highlighting the courage required to fight for what is right.