TY - BOOK AU - Dickens,Charles AU - Pearse,Susan Beatrice TI - Captain Boldheart & the Latin-Grammar Master: A Holiday Romance from the Pen of Lieut-Col. Robin Redforth, aged 9 AV - PZ PY - 2007/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Humorous stories KW - Children's stories KW - Adventure stories KW - Pirates -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2007-12-07; Produced by Geetu Melwani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Captain Boldheart & the Latin-Grammar Master" by Charles Dickens is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This narrative is part of a collection called "Holiday Romance" and is presented as the whimsical tale of a young boy who takes on the persona of Captain Boldheart, a pirate captain. The storyline humorously explores themes of adventure and bravery, highlighting the dynamics between children and authority figures, as embodied in the character of the Latin-Grammar Master. The story follows the daring exploits of a young Captain Boldheart, who sets out to prove himself against his nemesis, the Latin-Grammar Master. After a series of colorful pirate adventures, including a showdown at sea and encounters with whimsical savages, Boldheart captures the Latin-Grammar Master. Rather than seeking revenge, he spares the man's life under the condition that he can no longer teach. Ultimately, Boldheart returns triumphantly to England, earning accolades and marrying his beloved, solidifying a lighthearted and fantastical conclusion to his audacious undertakings. The playful narrative style and imaginative premise make it a captivating read for children and a charming addition to Dickens's oeuvre. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23765 ER -