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Life and Letters of Captain Marryat

Life and Letters of Captain Marryat

Marryat, Florence

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162963395
ISBN13: 9781162963396
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life And Letters Of Captain Marryat is written by Florence Marryat and provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of her father, Captain Frederick Marryat. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which is a biography that covers Marryat's early life, his naval career, his literary pursuits, and his personal life. The second part of the book consists of a collection of Marryat's letters, which offer a unique insight into his thoughts, feelings, and experiences.The biography section of the book delves into Marryat's childhood and upbringing, his time at sea as a midshipman, and his eventual rise through the ranks of the British Navy. It also explores his literary career, which began with the publication of The Naval Officer in 1829 and continued with numerous other works, including the popular novels Mr. Midshipman Easy and Peter Simple. The biography also covers Marryat's personal life, including his marriages, his children, and his relationships with other notable figures of his time.The second part of the book presents a collection of Marryat's letters, which were written to family members, friends, and colleagues over the course of his life. The letters offer a fascinating glimpse into Marryat's personality, as well as his views on a range of topics, including politics, religion, and literature. They also shed light on his experiences as a naval officer and his travels around the world.Overall, Life And Letters Of Captain Marryat is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential figure in 19th-century literature and naval 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.

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