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Percival Keene is a novel written by Frederick Marryat, originally published in 1842. The story follows the life of Percival Keene, a young man who is forced to leave his home in England and join the Royal Navy as a midshipman. Despite his lack of experience and social status, Keene quickly proves himself to be a talented sailor and a natural leader. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and adventures, including battles with pirates, romantic entanglements with various women, and confrontations with his own conscience.Throughout the novel, Marryat explores themes of class, honor, loyalty, and morality. He also provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, including the harsh discipline, brutal punishments, and camaraderie among the sailors.Overall, Percival Keene is a classic adventure novel that combines action, romance, and social commentary. It is a compelling and entertaining read that offers a unique glimpse into the world of the Royal Navy during one of the most turbulent periods in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
| ISBN-13 | 9781430461135 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1430461136 |
| Weight | 1.22 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 0.84 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $33.95 |
| Format | - |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 376 pages |
| Publisher | Kessinger Publishing |
| Published On | 2007-01-01 |
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