Captains Courageous

The story revolves around Harvey Cheyne Jr., a wealthy and spoiled teenager who undergoes a significant transformation after being rescued from drowning by a Portuguese fisherman in the North Atlantic. Set against the backdrop of the American sea, the novel explores themes of adventure, personal growth, and the values of hard work and resilience. Celebrated by figures like Teddy Roosevelt, it highlights the qualities of an ideal American boy, making it a unique addition to Kipling's body of work as his only novel entirely set in the United States.