02597cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500510014826400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000870038550000310047250800720050352013740057553400450194965300250199465300420201965300250206165300630208665300260214985600430217599900170221813148UtSlPG20260610133318.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMarryat, Frederick,d1792-184810aPeter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Simple_(novel)  aRelease date is 2004-08-09  aProduced by Ted Garvin, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"PETER SIMPLE AND THE THREE CUTTERS, Vol. 1-2" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century, specifically around the 1830s. The storyline introduces the protagonist, Peter Simple, a young and somewhat naive fellow from a clergyman background, who unwittingly becomes the "fool" of the family and is sent to the navy. His journey covers his initiation into a life at sea, capturing both the comedic and tumultuous aspects of naval service during this expansive period.  At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Peter, who reflects on his unfortunate position as the designated family fool destined for naval life. His journey begins in London, where he encounters various odd characters, including a gruff stockbroker and a drunken sailor. The narrative quickly delves into Peter's misadventures, including a memorable incident at the theatre against the captain and an ill-fated attempt at socializing with a young lady. As Peter struggles with his identity and the expectations of naval life, he faces humorous situations and challenges, setting the tone for a series of adventures that intertwine folly with growth as he navigates the complexities of becoming a naval officer. The opening chapters establish the foundations of his character and foreshadow the trials he will face in his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSmugglers -- Fiction  aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction  aSea stories, English  aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Fiction  aMidshipmen -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13148  c54539d54539