The Story
The only one of Kiplings novels to be cast in an American setting, Captains Courageous endures as one of literatures most cherished and memorable sea adventures. Harvey Cheyne, spoiled millionaires son, tumbles overboard from a luxury lineronly to be rescued by the crew of a Gloucester schooner. Thus begins the boys second voyage into the rugged rites and ways of sailors. Like all Kiplings masterworks, Captains Courageous is an interweaving of art and moral purpose. Angus Wilson has said that it shows delicacy of craft and violence of feeling, exactitude and wile impressionism, subtlety and true innocence. A popular favorite since its first publication in 1897, the novel remains a classic story of youthful initiationand a lively tribute to the authors famous code of bravery, loyalty, and honor among men.
Description
The only one of Kiplings novels to be cast in an American setting, Captains Courageous endures as one of literatures most cherished and memorable sea adventures. Harvey Cheyne, spoiled millionaires son, tumbles overboard from a luxury lineronly to be rescued by the crew of a Gloucester schooner. Thus begins the boys second voyage into the rugged rites and ways of sailors. Like all Kiplings masterworks, Captains Courageous is an interweaving of art and moral purpose. Angus Wilson has said that it shows delicacy of craft and violence of feeling, exactitude and wile impressionism, subtlety and true innocence. A popular favorite since its first publication in 1897, the novel remains a classic story of youthful initiationand a lively tribute to the authors famous code of bravery, loyalty, and honor among men.
