"The Mission" by Captain Marryat is a historical adventure intended for young audiences, opening with the somber tale of Sir Charles Wilmot whose family is believed to have perished in a shipwreck off the African coast. Burdened by grief, Sir Charles’s world is revitalized by his grand-nephew, Alexander Wilmot, who proposes a dangerous expedition into Africa, motivated by the desire to find trace or truth of his lost relatives. The narrative centers on Alexander's preparation and the eventual launch of his journey. Alexander is determined to ease Sir Charles' suffering by seeking closure. With the older man's blessing against a backdrop of hope and trepidation, the story begins, promising a journey of exploration, risk, and the potential for both discovery and disappointment.
The Mission
By Frederick Marryat
Fueled by the crushing grief of a lost family, a young adventurer risks everything to cross the African interior in search of answers and, potentially, a miracle.
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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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