A Captain at Fifteen

The brigantine "Pilgrim" sails across the Pacific Ocean, on which the shipowner's family is returning from New Zealand to California. As a result of a tragic turn of events, the entire crew perishes, except for a young cabin boy, Dick... Sand. The young man must become the captain of the "Pilgrim". The travelers face incredible misfortunes, encounter terrible treachery, and miraculously remain alive. Dick Sand demonstrates iron will, courage, nobility, and saves his companions. The boy transforms into a true man, the captain of the ship, before our eyes. Comments and a glossary will help the next generation read this wonderful book in its unadapted form and enjoy the encounter with the noble heroes of Jules Verne, whose work does not age.

Author: Jules Verne

Printhouse: Karo

Series: Reading in the Original. French Language

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2020

ISBN: 9785992501162

Number of pages: 640

Size: 165x115x25 mm

Cover type: soft

Weight: 276 g

ID: 1638316

The brigantine "Pilgrim" sails across the Pacific Ocean, on which the shipowner's family is returning from New Zealand to California. As a result of a tragic turn of events, the entire crew perishes, except for a young cabin boy, Dick Sand. The young man must become the captain of the "Pilgrim". The travelers face incredible misfortunes, encounter terrible treachery, and miraculously remain alive. Dick Sand demonstrates iron will, courage, nobility, and saves his companions. The boy transforms into a true man, the captain of the ship, before our eyes. Comments and a glossary will help the next generation read this wonderful book in its unadapted form and enjoy the encounter with the noble heroes of Jules Verne, whose work does not age.

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