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This complete edition of the sea adventure tale Peter Simple contains both volumes of Marryat's humorous epic, with no abridgments.
First released in 1833, Peter Simple is a comic retrospective of life on the high seas. Set upon a British sailing vessel, we witness the titular character in his attempts to find fame and fortune through sailing. Set during the Napoleonic Wars at a time when navies and ship technology was advancing rapidly, the tale fuses old fashioned adventure with a keen sense of humor.
Although some of the humor - largely that with racial or prejudiced overtones - belongs to the era, much of Marryat's comic writing remains amusing even today. The gentlemanly, compassionate side of Marryat's nature is firmly advertised in this book, which depicts a protagonist gradually approaching a mature attitude toward his trade and a respect of life upon the seas.
Peter Simple also contains insight into the workings of the navies of the era; the command structure, the British Admiralty, the technology and weapons aboard the ships, and how officers were expected to behave are all parts of the narrative. Thus, this novel acts a creditable historical supplement as well as an entertaining and amusing coming-of-age tale.
Frederick Marryat was himself a sailor in the Royal Navy, serving as a midshipman on various vessels, partaking in a variety of combat operations and staging a perilous escape during a raid on Orleans, Massachusetts during the War of 1812. He proved an adept and innovative seaman, devising a system of flag signalling called Marryat's Code. After leaving the naval service, Marryat focused on both scientific studies and his literary career, authoring several successful works of fiction.
First released in 1833, Peter Simple is a comic retrospective of life on the high seas. Set upon a British sailing vessel, we witness the titular character in his attempts to find fame and fortune through sailing. Set during the Napoleonic Wars at a time when navies and ship technology was advancing rapidly, the tale fuses old fashioned adventure with a keen sense of humor.
Although some of the humor - largely that with racial or prejudiced overtones - belongs to the era, much of Marryat's comic writing remains amusing even today. The gentlemanly, compassionate side of Marryat's nature is firmly advertised in this book, which depicts a protagonist gradually approaching a mature attitude toward his trade and a respect of life upon the seas.
Peter Simple also contains insight into the workings of the navies of the era; the command structure, the British Admiralty, the technology and weapons aboard the ships, and how officers were expected to behave are all parts of the narrative. Thus, this novel acts a creditable historical supplement as well as an entertaining and amusing coming-of-age tale.
Frederick Marryat was himself a sailor in the Royal Navy, serving as a midshipman on various vessels, partaking in a variety of combat operations and staging a perilous escape during a raid on Orleans, Massachusetts during the War of 1812. He proved an adept and innovative seaman, devising a system of flag signalling called Marryat's Code. After leaving the naval service, Marryat focused on both scientific studies and his literary career, authoring several successful works of fiction.
| ISBN-13 | 9781540316097 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1540316092 |
| Weight | 1.15 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.50 x 0.42 x 11.00 In |
| List Price | $7.48 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 186 pages |
| Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Published On | 2016-11-10 |
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