Bøger af Captain Frederick Marryat

It was in the latter part of the month of June, of the year seventeen hundred and ninety something, that the angry waves of the Bay of Biscay were gradually subsiding, after a gale of wind as violent as it was unusual during that period of the year.

Captain Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) was a pioneer of the sea story. "Jacob Faithful," the tale of a boy born and rasied on a river-barge on the Thames, gives a picture of life in London and on the river in the early 19th century. [Facsimile reprint.]

Frank Mildmay or The Naval Officer is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1829. The book tells the story of Frank Mildmay, a young man who joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman in the late 18th century. The novel follows Mildmay's adventures as he rises through the ranks of the Navy, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way.Mildmay is a complex character, with a troubled past and a rebellious nature. He is often at odds with his superiors and struggles to fit in with his fellow officers. However, he is also brave, resourceful, and fiercely loyal to his friends and comrades.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, and Marryat provides vivid descriptions of naval battles and life at sea. The book also explores themes such as honor, duty, and the importance of discipline and order in the military.Overall, Frank Mildmay or The Naval Officer is an engaging and entertaining novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Royal Navy during a pivotal period in British history.1829. Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. The Naval Officer, his first novel, is narrated by Frank Mildmay, whose rapid rise in the ranks of the Royal Navy followed the author's own career. 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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Valerie is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1830. The story follows the life of a young French girl named Valerie de Chatillon, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her uncle in England. Valerie struggles to adapt to her new life and the strict rules of English society, but eventually finds love and happiness with a young man named Francis. However, their happiness is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who seems determined to destroy their relationship. As the plot unfolds, Valerie must confront her past and fight for her future, while navigating the complex social dynamics of 19th century England. With its vivid descriptions of life in both France and England, Valerie offers a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and independence.As her daughters were led down to the carriages, I thought that she was going to faint; but it appeared, on second thoughts, that she wished first to see the girls depart in their gay equipages; she therefore tottered to the window, saw them get in, looked at Newman's greys and gay postillions --at the white and silver favours --the dandy valet and smart lady's-maid in each rumble. She saw them start at a rattling pace, watched them till they turned the corner of the square, and then --and not till then --fell senseless in my arms, and was carried by the attendants into her own room.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.