"Peter Simple" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a story about a young man, considered the family's simpleton, whose life takes a turn when he joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman. The story begins with Peter being sent away to live with a stockbroker in London, a disappointing start that sets the stage for his adventures. Faced with a new life, Peter's innocence and awkwardness lead to funny situations as he encounters strange characters and begins to understand the world of sailing, promising a journey full of humor and insightful moments about people's strange behaviors.
Peter Simple
By Frederick Marryat
A naive young man's misadventures in the Royal Navy promise a humorous journey of self-discovery amidst a cast of peculiar characters.
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2007-05-22
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About the AuthorCaptain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and a novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.
Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and a novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.
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