Japhet in Search of a Father

Japhet in Search of a Father is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The book follows the story of Japhet, a young boy who has been abandoned by his father and left to fend for himself. Japhet sets out on a journey to find his father and along the way, he encounters a variety of interesting characters and experiences many adventures. Throughout the book, Japhet learns valuable life lessons and gains a better understanding of himself and the world around him. The novel is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes such as family, identity, and the importance of perseverance. With its engaging plot and well-developed characters, Japhet in Search of a Father is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers of all ages.1896. Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. The book begins: Those who may be pleased to honor these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education. The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness. The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able. 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.