Captain John's Adventures; or, The Story of a Fatherless Boy by Anonymous
"Captain John's Adventures; or, The Story of a Fatherless Boy" by Anonymous is a fictional narrative aimed at young readers, likely written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of resilience, faith, and the journey of a fatherless boy navigating life's challenges after the tragic loss of his father, a fisherman. Through his adventures, the story tackles issues such as poverty, kindness, and the importance of morality. The story centers
around John, a young boy who loses his father during a storm while he is out fishing. Following the tragedy, John and his family face significant struggles as they move to a city in search of a better life. As John takes on the responsibility of caring for his siblings, he befriends a kind-hearted captain and learns valuable life lessons. With time, he becomes a sailor while also helping others in need, including a sick young man he rescues. The narrative culminates in John's growth into a responsible and compassionate individual, eventually becoming the captain of his own vessel, "the Sally," while fostering a sense of community and support among those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Captain John's Adventures; or, The Story of a Fatherless Boy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58262 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 122 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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