Peter Simple (1834) is a novel by Frederick Marryat. Inspired by
the author's experience as a captain in the Royal Navy, Peter
Simple is a tale of bravery, foolishness, 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. "If I cannot narrate a life of adventurous and
daring exploits, fortunately I have no heavy crimes to confess:
and, if I do not rise in the estimation of the reader for acts of
gallantry and devotion in my country's cause, at least I may claim
the merit of zealous and persevering continuance in my vocation."
Rejected by his aristocratic family, Peter Simple sets out to sea
to prove himself as a midshipman in the Royal Navy. As he rises
through the ranks with the help of a veteran sailor and makes a
name for himself during the fierce fighting of the Napoleonic Wars,
Peter discovers new depths to his fortitude and experiences things
he would never have seen on land. Adapted for a 1957 BBC television
series, Peter Simple is considered one of the most accurate
portrayals of naval life during the Napoleonic era. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Frederick Marryat's Peter Simple is a classic of
British literature reimagined for modern readers.
General
| Imprint: |
West Margin Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Mint Editions |
| Release date: |
April 2023 |
| Authors: |
Frederick Marryat
|
| Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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| Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Paper over boards
|
| Pages: |
466 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5131-3359-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
War fiction >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-5131-3359-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781513133591 |
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