The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle

"The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle" by T. Smollett is a story that follows the main character, Peregrine Pickle, through a series of exciting experiences in 18th-century England, highlighting unusual people and societal foolishness. At the beginning, we learn about Mr. Gamaliel Pickle, a businessman whose failures cause him to retreat to a more peaceful life in the country, where he interacts with the peculiar Commodore Trunnion, an old navy officer. As the story builds from there, the book humorously shows what happens when different types of people connect, get married, and chase after their goals.