Dick Sand: The Fifteen-Year-Old Captain

Released: June 11, 2026
Length: 13 hrs 1 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Narration: AI narration
Publisher: Independently Published

"Dick Sand: The Fifteen-Year-Old Captain" by Jules Verne is a morally ambitious adventure novel set in the 19th century, following young Dick as he becomes captain of a whaling ship after a catastrophe. As the story unfolds, the crew faces treacherous circumstances, including human trafficking and colonial exploitation in Portuguese West Africa. The novel explores complex themes of slavery, morality, and racial hierarchy, offering a thought-provoking glimpse into the struggles and ideologies of its time.

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