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Percival Keene (Hardcover)
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Percival Keene (Hardcover)
Series: Mint Editions
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List price R694
Loot Price R575
Discovery Miles 5 750
You Save R119 (17%)
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Percival Keene (1842) is a novel by Frederick Marryat. Inspired by
the author’s experience as a captain in the Royal Navy, Percival
Keene is a tale of bravery, identity, and the manifold reasons for
men to take to the high seas. Frequently funny, often profound,
Marryat’s novel is an underappreciated classic of nineteenth
century fiction. “‘Dead! Well, fathers do die sometimes; you
must get on how you can without one. I don’t think fathers are of
much use, for, you see, mothers take care of you till you’re old
enough to go to sea. My father did nothing for me, except to help
mother to lick me, when I was obstropolous.’” Percival Keene is
a troubled young man: raised by his mother and grandmother, he
gains a reputation for troublemaking and disobedience early on. At
school, he lashes out against bullying teacher Mr. O’Gallagher by
adding poison to his sandwiches, knowing that the man will steal
his lunch as usual. On Guy Fawkes Day, however, Percival finally
crosses the line by setting off fireworks underneath
O’Gallagher’s office, destroying the school and nearly killing
the Irishman. Years later, having lost his chance at receiving an
education, Percival enlists in the Royal Navy. While serving on the
H.M. Calliope, he discovers that his father may not have been the
marine Ben Keene, but rather his employer Captain Delmar. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Frederick Marryat’s Percival Keene is a classic
of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
West Margin Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
March 2022 |
Authors: |
Frederick Marryat
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
348 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5131-3362-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5131-3362-4 |
Barcode: |
9781513133621 |
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