Percival Keene - Frederick Marryat - Bog

Percival Keene is a novel written by Frederick Marryat, first published in 1842. The story follows the life of the titular character, Percival Keene, who is the son of a disgraced naval officer. Percival is forced to leave home and make his own way in the world, eventually joining the Royal Navy as a midshipman. Throughout the novel, Percival experiences a variety of adventures, including shipwrecks, battles, and romantic entanglements. He also encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, including fellow sailors, officers, and pirates. As Percival rises through the ranks of the Navy, he must navigate the complex social hierarchy of the ship and prove himself as a competent and brave sailor. Along the way, he also learns important lessons about loyalty, honor, and the value of friendship. Percival Keene is a classic adventure novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. It is a thrilling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and naval adventure stories.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.