Dick Sands - Jules Verne - Bog

Dick Sands: The Boy Captain is a novel written by Jules Verne and published in 1879. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Dick Sands, who becomes the captain of a ship called the Pilgrim. The ship is on a voyage from San Francisco to Liverpool with a cargo of Chinese silk when it is caught in a storm and wrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. Dick and the surviving crew members must use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive on the island and find a way to be rescued. As they struggle to survive, they encounter various challenges including hostile natives, dangerous animals, and treacherous terrain. Throughout the story, Dick proves himself to be a courageous and capable leader, earning the respect and loyalty of his crew. He also develops a close friendship with a young boy named Jack, who is the son of one of the crew members. Together, they face the challenges of the island and work to find a way back to civilization. The novel is filled with exciting adventures, suspenseful moments, and vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants. It is a classic tale of survival and leadership, and a testament to the human spirit in the face of adversity.Two Volumes In One.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.