Dick Sands V2: The Boy Captain (1882)

Dick Sands V2: The Boy Captain is a novel written by the French author Jules Verne and was first published in 1882. It is the second book in the Dick Sands series and follows the adventures of a young boy named Dick Sands, who becomes the captain of a ship after the previous captain dies during a storm.The story begins with Dick and his crew sailing towards the west coast of Africa, where they plan to trade goods with the local tribes. However, their journey is fraught with danger as they encounter treacherous weather conditions and hostile tribes.As the captain of the ship, Dick must use his wits and bravery to navigate through these challenges and keep his crew safe. Along the way, he also learns important lessons about leadership and responsibility.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and suspense, making it a thrilling read for both children and adults. Verne's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the dangers that lurk within it transport readers to another time and place.Overall, Dick Sands V2: The Boy Captain is a classic adventure novel that will capture the imagination of readers of all ages.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.