Mr. Midshipman Easy - Frederick Marryat - Bog

Mr. Midshipman Easy is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat that follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Easy who joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman. Jack is the son of a wealthy landowner who has been raised in a sheltered environment and knows little of the world outside his home. Despite his lack of experience, Jack is eager to prove himself and quickly finds himself embroiled in a series of misadventures and romantic entanglements.As Jack navigates life aboard ship, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including his fellow midshipmen, the ship's officers, and various sailors and civilians he meets on his travels. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about leadership, responsibility, and the harsh realities of life at sea.The novel is set during the Napoleonic Wars and features several naval battles and skirmishes. Marryat, who was a former naval officer himself, draws on his own experiences to create a vivid and realistic portrayal of life in the Royal Navy during this time period.Mr. Midshipman Easy is a classic adventure novel that combines humor, romance, and action to create a thrilling and entertaining read. It has been praised for its lively characters, engaging plot, and detailed depictions of naval life.1836. English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. Mr. Midshipman Easy is a rollicking sea adventure set in the time of the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows the escapades of a young midshipman who enters the King's service with some ideas that run badly afoul of the standards of naval discipline. 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.