Snarleyyow - Captain Frederick Marryat - Bog

Snarleyyow is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1837. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a dog named Snarleyyow, who is owned by a tyrannical sea captain named Captain Cornelius Vanslyperken. The dog becomes a central figure in a series of misadventures, including mutiny, piracy, and shipwreck.The novel is written in a satirical style, with Marryat using the character of Snarleyyow to poke fun at the absurdity of human behavior. The dog is portrayed as cunning and manipulative, often outsmarting the humans around him. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power.Throughout the story, Snarleyyow is both a hero and a villain, depending on the situation. He helps to save the lives of the crew on several occasions, but also causes chaos and destruction. The novel culminates in a dramatic and violent finale, with Snarleyyow playing a pivotal role in the outcome.Overall, Snarleyyow is a classic adventure novel that combines humor, satire, and action. It is a unique and entertaining read that has stood the test of time.Vanslyperken fell with great force, was stunned, and lay without motion at the foot of the ladder, while the corporal, whose wrath was always excessive when his blood was up, but whose phlegmatic blood could not be raised without some such decided stimulus as a handspike, now turned round and round the forecastle, like a bull looking for his assailants; but the corporal had the forecastle all to himself, and, as he gradually cooled down, he saw lying close to him the speaking-trumpet of his senior officer.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.