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Mr. Midshipman Easy

Mr. Midshipman Easy

Bream, H. G.
Marryat, Frederick
Marryat, Captain Frederick

Hardcover

Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1432602918
ISBN13: 9781432602918
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 23 2005
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mr. Midshipman Easy is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1836. The story follows the adventures of Jack Easy, a young man who joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman during the Napoleonic Wars. Jack is the son of a wealthy landowner and has led a sheltered life, but he is eager to prove himself as a sailor and to see the world.As Jack begins his naval career, he quickly learns that life on board a ship is not always easy. He faces challenges from his fellow midshipmen, who are jealous of his wealth and status. He also has to contend with the strict discipline of the Navy and the dangers of battle at sea.Despite these challenges, Jack proves himself to be a skilled sailor and a brave fighter. He gains the respect of his fellow crew members and rises through the ranks. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Agnes, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant.The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and it provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Royal Navy during the early 19th century. Marryat, who was himself a former naval officer, drew on his own experiences to create a realistic and engaging story. Mr. Midshipman Easy has become a classic of naval literature and is still widely read and enjoyed today.1836. English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. Mr. Midshipman Easy is a rollicking sea adventure set in the time of the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows the escapades of a young midshipman who enters the King's service with some ideas that run badly afoul of the standards of naval discipline. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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