A Master of Fortune: Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

A Master of Fortune: Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hyne, C. J. Cutcliffe (1866–1944).

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"A Master of Fortune: Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle" by Cutcliffe Hyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the character Captain Owen Kettle, a seasoned sea captain, as he embarks on various adventures in the tumultuous setting of the Congo Free State. The themes of ambition, survival, and moral dilemmas are intertwined in Kettle's journey through this treacherous landscape. The opening of the novel introduces Captain Kettle as he secures a job as a pilot for a ship bound for the Congo. The situation is made dire by the low pay and the hazardous conditions expected in this part of Africa. Kettle's motivations revolve around providing for his family, which leads him into a world of exploitation, danger, and moral ambiguity. As he travels, he encounters other sailors and various local characters while gradually discovering the complexities of the Congo, including the darker aspects of colonial enterprise and the challenges of leadership in a hostile environment. The narrative quickly establishes tension as Captain Kettle faces both external threats and internal conflicts, setting the stage for further adventures filled with action and ethical challenges.

Book and edition facts

• Title: A Master of Fortune: Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle
• Author credits: Hyne, C. J. Cutcliffe (1866–1944)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Adventure stories
• Congo (Democratic Republic) -- History -- To 1908 -- Fiction
• Ship captains -- Fiction

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• Category: Adventure
• Category: Novels

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