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Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen
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Never too young to stand.
1878. The Pilgrim is a whaler schooner, sailing the Pacific seas and returning from an unsuccessful hunting season. After picking up some passengers along the way, they calmly sail home until they spot a whale midway. This is the beginning of their misfortune, and a series of tragic incidents that costed the life of the captain and most of the ship’s crew. Dick Sand, young boy of fifteen and apprentice sailor, will rise up to the occasion and try to save the ship and its passengers from certain death.
A fantastic adventure (view spoiler) like only the one and only Jules Verne can deliver. In a way this felt like Verne’s version of Treasure Island, but with much more than just pirates. This was an epic tale seamanship, slavery, and the terrible effects it had on the continent, and its people. Dick Sand makes a fine character and I especially enjoyed Hercules and Dingo. (view spoiler)
It’s public domain. You can find it
*** Still remaining, the movie (1973).
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1878] [358p] [Classics] [Almost Recommendable] (view spoiler)
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★★★☆� Journey to the Center of the Earth [3.5]
★★★☆� The Fur Country [3.5]
★★★☆� The Lighthouse at the End of the World
★★★☆� Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen
★★★☆� Miguel Strogoff
★★☆☆� Will of an Eccentric [2.5]
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Nunca demasiado joven para sobresalir.
1878. El Pilgrim es una Goleta ballenera, navegando el océano Pacífico y regresando de una infructuosa temporada de cacería. Después de recoger algunos pasajeros en el camino, navegan con calma hacia casa hasta que ven una ballena a mitad del trayecto. Este es el principio de su infortunio, y una serie de eventos trágicos que cobran la vida del capitán y la mayoría de la tripulación. Dick Sand, joven quinceañero y aprendiz de merinero, se levanta para la ocasión y tratará de salvar la nave y sus pasajeros de una muerte segura.
Una fantástica aventura (view spoiler) como sólo el único Julio Verne es capaz de entregar. En cierta forma esto se sintió como la versión de Verne de Isla del Tesoro, pero con mucho más que sólo piratas. Esta fue una épica historiad de marinería, esclavitud, y los terribles efectos que tuvo en el continente, y su gente. Dick Sand es un buen personaje, y especialmente disfruté a Hércules y Dingo (view spoiler)
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar
*** Queda pendiente, la película (1973).
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1878] [358p] [Clásicos] [Casi Recomendable] (view spoiler)
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1878. The Pilgrim is a whaler schooner, sailing the Pacific seas and returning from an unsuccessful hunting season. After picking up some passengers along the way, they calmly sail home until they spot a whale midway. This is the beginning of their misfortune, and a series of tragic incidents that costed the life of the captain and most of the ship’s crew. Dick Sand, young boy of fifteen and apprentice sailor, will rise up to the occasion and try to save the ship and its passengers from certain death.
A fantastic adventure (view spoiler) like only the one and only Jules Verne can deliver. In a way this felt like Verne’s version of Treasure Island, but with much more than just pirates. This was an epic tale seamanship, slavery, and the terrible effects it had on the continent, and its people. Dick Sand makes a fine character and I especially enjoyed Hercules and Dingo. (view spoiler)
It’s public domain. You can find it
*** Still remaining, the movie (1973).
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1878] [358p] [Classics] [Almost Recommendable] (view spoiler)
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★★★☆� Journey to the Center of the Earth [3.5]
★★★☆� The Fur Country [3.5]
★★★☆� The Lighthouse at the End of the World
★★★☆� Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen
★★★☆� Miguel Strogoff
★★☆☆� Will of an Eccentric [2.5]
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Nunca demasiado joven para sobresalir.
1878. El Pilgrim es una Goleta ballenera, navegando el océano Pacífico y regresando de una infructuosa temporada de cacería. Después de recoger algunos pasajeros en el camino, navegan con calma hacia casa hasta que ven una ballena a mitad del trayecto. Este es el principio de su infortunio, y una serie de eventos trágicos que cobran la vida del capitán y la mayoría de la tripulación. Dick Sand, joven quinceañero y aprendiz de merinero, se levanta para la ocasión y tratará de salvar la nave y sus pasajeros de una muerte segura.
Una fantástica aventura (view spoiler) como sólo el único Julio Verne es capaz de entregar. En cierta forma esto se sintió como la versión de Verne de Isla del Tesoro, pero con mucho más que sólo piratas. Esta fue una épica historiad de marinería, esclavitud, y los terribles efectos que tuvo en el continente, y su gente. Dick Sand es un buen personaje, y especialmente disfruté a Hércules y Dingo (view spoiler)
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar
*** Queda pendiente, la película (1973).
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1878] [358p] [Clásicos] [Casi Recomendable] (view spoiler)
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Berengaria wrote: "Cool! Glad you found one you enjoyed. 👍"Verne is almost always enjoyable. Thank you Berengaria :) !
This sounds really interesting. And you enjoyed it. The only question I have is why 3 stars 😅?
Casey wrote: "This sounds really interesting. And you enjoyed it. The only question I have is why 3 stars 😅?"Lol. Can you imagine having to remember every single rating system used by hundreds of your friends? I decided long ago to make it simpler for everyone and just adopt the universal GR rating system, which is: ★☆☆☆� did not like it ★★☆☆� it was ok ★★★☆� liked it ★★★★� really liked it ★★★★� it was amazing
Federico wrote: "Casey wrote: "This sounds really interesting. And you enjoyed it. The only question I have is why 3 stars 😅?"Lol. Can you imagine having to remember every single rating system used by hundreds of..."
😲 I'll commit this to my brain, for all your future reviews 😊 Thank you! I was so confused lol 😂
Read it and reread it in my childhood, in Russian translation. I still remember the cover of the book.:)
Irena wrote: "Read it and reread it in my childhood, in Russian translation. I still remember the cover of the book.:)"Thank you Irena! Yes I think this can be quite more enjoyable at a young age. Glad you enjoyed it too :D
What a name. Great review, Federico!
Heather Adores Books wrote: "What a name. Great review, Federico!"Indeed lol. Thank you Heather :) !
Oh this sounds interesting! Similar to In The Heart Of The Sea but with a Verne twist. Glad you liked it, Federico! 🙂
I think at fifteen, I was laying in my bed with headphones on my ears, ignoring my mom and dreaming 🎧🙄 So there's that.Great review Fede ! I like your Verne reviews best.
Karen wrote: "Oh this sounds interesting! Similar to In The Heart Of The Sea but with a Verne twist. Glad you liked it, Federico! 🙂"Lol. The whale was just the trigger, and forgotten rather quickly. The story is so much more than that, but can't get into much detail without spoiling the whole thing :p. Thank you Karen!
inciminci wrote: "I think at fifteen, I was laying in my bed with headphones on my ears, ignoring my mom and dreaming 🎧🙄 So there's that. Great review Fede ! I like your Verne reviews best."Lol. My fifteen wasn't much different! Except that rather than listening music I was gaming my ass off xD. Thank you Inci!
I see another one from Jules Verne you've enjoyed. Great review as always, Federico!
P.B. wrote: "I see another one from Jules Verne you've enjoyed. Great review as always, Federico!"Never wowed, but always decently entertained. Thank you PB :D !
I loved this book as a kid. I even remember that I read it on a long train journey. It was a perfect travel book! ;) Great review, Federico!
Alexandra wrote: "I loved this book as a kid. I even remember that I read it on a long train journey. It was a perfect travel book! ;) Great review, Federico!"A long train journey! That's quite an adventure too <3. Ideal for the occasion indeed! Thank you Alexandra :)
Fantastic review, Federico!! This is another book that I’ve never heard of, but I’m glad that you mostly enjoyed it (especially Hercules and Dingo). :)
Two Verne books back to back. Sounds like quite an adventure. Thanks to you, I'm getting to know about other books by the author. Fab review, Federico. :D
Sounds like a cross between Treasure Island and the old Jules Verne magic, with maybe a hint of Moby Dick? Anyway, looks good. Can't wait to see what Jules Verne book you'll read next. Good review, Federico.
Rachel wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico!! This is another book that I’ve never heard of, but I’m glad that you mostly enjoyed it (especially Hercules and Dingo). :)"Not one of Verne's most famed stories, but a good one nonetheless. Thank you Rachel <3
Srivalli wrote: "Two Verne books back to back. Sounds like quite an adventure. Thanks to you, I'm getting to know about other books by the author. Fab review, Federico. :D"This is the last one I found in my parent's bookshelves, so next time I'll have to pick one voluntarily, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, probably. Thank you Srivalli :) !
Thibault wrote: "Sounds like a cross between Treasure Island and the old Jules Verne magic, with maybe a hint of Moby Dick? Anyway, looks good. Can't wait to see what Jules Verne book you'll read next. Good review,..."Thank you Thibault! Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, most likely; but that will have to wait until I return from my GR vacations, a few years from now.
Great review, Federico! Reminds me of Moby Dick!
Nora wrote: "Great review, Federico! Reminds me of Moby Dick!"Thank you Nora! The whale was the tiniest fragment of it really :p
I've never read Verne but have enjoyed the few movies I've seen based on his works. Happy you enjoyed this high-sea adventure, Federico!
Wow! Yet another unknown Jules Verne! You are excavating so many of his unknown works, Feddie. Great job highlighting these olden goldies. :)
Nice review :D I chuckled at the title ngl 🧍♀�
Jan wrote: "I've never read Verne but have enjoyed the few movies I've seen based on his works. Happy you enjoyed this high-sea adventure, Federico!"Thank you Jan! Never too late, but glad you are at least familiar with some of his works :)
Rosh wrote: "Wow! Yet another unknown Jules Verne! You are excavating so many of his unknown works, Feddie. Great job highlighting these olden goldies. :)"The last one I found in my parent's bookcase lol. Thank you Rosh!
Carrot :3 (trying to keep up) wrote: "Nice review :D I chuckled at the title ngl 🧍♀�"
Thank you Carrot :'D
great review, federico! sometimes these fictional young characters are so inspiring for what they do. i wasn’t a fan of treasure island when i first read it in school but sometimes i want to re-read it to see if i’d understand it better.
Oooh! This sounds like an epic adventure! I feel like this would be a great story to adapt into a movie or show. Wonderful review, Federico!
Great review, Federico! I'm a Jules Verne fan too. You have read many of his works, but I don't see Around the World in Eighty Days & Five Weeks in a Balloon on your list. The audio version with Jim Dale narrating is especially wonderful.
elena ❀ wrote: "great review, federico! sometimes these fictional young characters are so inspiring for what they do. i wasn’t a fan of treasure island when i first read it in school but sometimes i want to re-rea..."Enforced reading ruins so many things! I know. Thank you Elena :) !
Alisonbookreviewer wrote: "Glad you liked it ⭐️⭐️⭐️"Thank you Alison ⭐️!!
Coco wrote: "Oooh! This sounds like an epic adventure! I feel like this would be a great story to adapt into a movie or show. Wonderful review, Federico!"Thank you Coco! There's a movie of 1973 but looks lame, I have it in tbw but doubt will ever watch it lol.
Anne wrote: "Great review, Federico! I'm a Jules Verne fan too. You have read many of his works, but I don't see Around the World in Eighty Days & Five Weeks in a Balloon on your list. The audio ve..."Thank you for the tip Anne! Yes I'm missing that one and Twenty Leagues under the Sea too! I guess I've been saving the best for last lol xD
Sounds fun! I’m particularly glad you enjoyed Harris� fatal end 😆 Great review!
Terrific review Federico
Esta wrote: "Sounds fun! I’m particularly glad you enjoyed Harris� fatal end 😆 Great review!"He got his comeuppance and I'm happy for it lol. Thank you Esta :D !
Margaret M - Mostly Away until Feb - wrote: "Terrific review Federico"Thank you Margaret !!
Great review, Federico! Glad you had fun with this one! :)
I’ve yet to read any book by this guy, even though I went to a primary school that was named after him� I feel like I’ve probably been missing out though haha😅 Great revieww <3
Yun wrote: "Great review, Federico! Glad you had fun with this one! :)"Thank you Yun :) !
Imme wrote: "I’ve yet to read any book by this guy, even though I went to a primary school that was named after him� I feel like I’ve probably been missing out though haha😅 Great revieww <3"Sounds like you owe him one lol. Never too late Imme! Verne deserves at least a chance ;). Thank you!
This sounds good!! I love sea stories, terrific review Federico!�
Kay �*̩̩͙‧͙꙳⋆⍋⍋⋆꙳‧�*̩̩͙� wrote: "This sounds good!! I love sea stories, terrific review Federico!�"Ahoy! Thank you Kay :D
