Peter Simple

Peter Simple is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1834. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Peter Simple, who joins the Royal Navy in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his friend and mentor, the eccentric Captain Savage, and the beautiful and mysterious Lady Fitzgerald. As Peter rises through the ranks, he experiences the harsh realities of life at sea, including battles with pirates and storms at sea. He also learns valuable lessons about loyalty, honor, and the importance of friendship. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life on board a naval vessel in the 19th century, as well as its humorous and satirical tone. It also explores themes of class, social status, and the role of the individual in society. Overall, Peter Simple is a classic adventure novel that has captured the imaginations of readers for generations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, coming-of-age stories, or tales of daring and adventure on the high seas.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.