Little Jarvis (1890)

Little Jarvis is a historical novel written by Molly Elliot Seawell and published in 1890. The book is set during the American Revolution and tells the story of a young boy named Jarvis who becomes a midshipman in the Continental Navy. Despite his youth, Jarvis proves to be a brave and skilled sailor, and he quickly rises through the ranks of the Navy. However, his promising career is cut short when he is killed in a battle against a British warship. The novel is based on the true story of James Jarvis, a midshipman who served on the Continental Navy ship Virginia during the Revolutionary War. Seawell's book is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the young men who fought for American independence, and it provides a vivid and engaging portrait of life at sea during the 18th century. The book is a classic of American historical fiction and is still widely read and admired today.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.