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This book follows Peter Simple, a spirited and optimistic young midshipman, as he recounts his thrilling adventures during the Napoleonic Wars. Throughout the novel, the author deftly interweaves historical events with humor and camaraderie, shining a light on the intricacies of naval warfare during a pivotal era. Peter's resilience and devotion to duty are tested as he battles treacherous storms, evades enemy capture, and forges lasting bonds with fellow sailors. The narrative captures the essence of life at sea, offering a unique blend of adventure, humor, and historical insight. Through Peter's experiences, the author explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the unyielding spirit of those who served during one of history's most tumultuous conflicts. This book is sure to entertain readers while shedding light on the sacrifices and triumphs of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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1792-1848
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paper 0-8050-5565-7 The enduring popularity of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels has fortuitously stimulated Norton's new Heart of Oak Sea Classics. This first installment (along with Dudley Pope's nonfiction The Black Ship, a vigorous tale of a notorious 1797 mutiny, and James Norman Hall's entertaining collection of nautical tall tales, Doctor Dogbody's Leg) includes Marryat's charming 1834 novel, a robust Dickensian romance about a ``simple'' young midshipman's growth to manhood at sea during the Napoleonic Wars. The adventures of Peter, a kind of Don Quixote kept alive by the raffish wit of his shipmateSancho Panza Terence O'Brieninclude imprisonment and narrow escapes from worse fates in France and the West Indies, a struggle to reclaim his inheritance from a deliciously wicked blood relation, and a satisfyingly improbable happy ending. This is one of the most attractive and neglected early Victorian novels, and its selection alone bodes well for a very promising series. -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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