"The Young Captives: A Narrative of the Shipwreck and Suffering of John and William Doyley" by anonymous is a very short tale that describes the wreckage of a ship on a foreign island and the two young boys who were taken in by the indigenous people. Accompanies by pictures, the book paints a vivid picture, despite its short length. It's a story of adventure and action that inspires the imaginations of readers young and old.