Peter Simple

Peter Simple is a classic novel by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1834. The book tells the story of Peter Simple, a young man who joins the British navy in the early 19th century. Peter is a naive and inexperienced young man, but he is determined to make a name for himself in the navy and rise through the ranks. Throughout the book, Peter experiences a series of adventures and misadventures, both on land and at sea. He makes friends and enemies, falls in love, and faces danger and hardship. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of loyalty and honor.Peter Simple is a classic coming-of-age story, full of humor, romance, and adventure. It provides a fascinating glimpse into life in the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars, and offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges and rewards of a life at sea. With its engaging characters, exciting plot, and timeless themes, Peter Simple is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature 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.