Peter Simple

Peter Simple is a classic adventure novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story follows the life of Peter Simple, a young man who dreams of becoming a sailor and embarking on great adventures. Peter's journey takes him through the Royal Navy, where he faces challenges and obstacles that test his courage and resolve.Throughout the novel, Peter encounters a colorful cast of characters, including his loyal friend and mentor, Captain Savage, the beautiful and mysterious Lady Alice, and the villainous Captain Kearney. Along the way, he experiences the thrill of naval battles, the heartbreak of lost love, and the triumph of overcoming adversity.Marryat's vivid descriptions of life at sea and his attention to detail make Peter Simple a compelling and engaging read. The novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century naval warfare, as well as a timeless story of personal growth and self-discovery. With its memorable characters and exciting plot, Peter Simple is a must-read for fans of adventure and historical fiction.1902. With an introduction by David Hannay. English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. From the Introduction: When Marryat composed Peter Simple in 1834, he had no need to do more than look back on his recollections of service in the Imperieuse and other ships during the great war...It will never be allowed by sound criticism that his knowledge of the sealife was Marryat�������s merit, and not merely his, and our, good fortunes. Yet his greatest admirer will hardly claim for him that he belonged to that highest class of novelists who can create characters which live by their mere human truth...His recollections supplied him with a great deal more when he wrote Peter Simple. They came spontaneously, and in abundance. It is impossible not to believe that he must have enjoyed the writing of the book almost as much as three generations of men and boys have enjoyed the reading. 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.