Abaft the Funnel

Name: Abaft the Funnel
Author: Rudyard Kipling

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Yes — read Abaft the Funnel by Rudyard Kipling in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 1 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A battle-hardened tom-cat named Erastasius prowls the decks of the Whanghoa, a ship laden with tea, silk, and opium, guarding its secrets and keeping a watchful eye on the crew. Dive into a gritty maritime adventure where loyalty, superstition, and survival collide on the high seas.

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