Captains Courageous

From the author of The Jungle Book comes the tale of one man's life-changing summer on the high seas.At the start of Captains Courageous, one of literatures most beloved stories of the sea, a spoiled rich boy is literally swept away dashed overboard from an ocean liner. Luckily, young Harvey Cheyne is rescued by a passing fishing vessel.As it turns out, Harveys apparent misfortune in tumbling from a life of pampered luxury into the humble company of a fishing schooner becomes a blessing in disguise. Compelled by the captain to earn his keep, Harvey loses his affectations as he learns the rewards of an honest days labor amid the gruff and hearty companionship of the crewmen, who teach him to be worth his salt as they fish the waters off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.The authors only novel to unfold in an American setting, this lively tale resounds with Kiplings customary blend of adventure and humor. This attractive new audiobook edition offers an irresistible invitation to a master storytellers enduring tale of a boys initiation into adulthood.