Marryat, Frederick 1792-1848 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Newton Forster; Or, The Merchant Service" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book follows the life of young Newton Forster, who aspires to be a sailor and finds himself caught up in the intricacies of maritime life, family relationships, and unforeseen challenges. Set against a backdrop of naval adventure, the story introduces themes of duty, sacrifice, and the complexities of human connections. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Edward Forster, a retired naval officer recalling his past experiences while contemplating the devastating shipwreck of a vessel during a violent storm. This incident leads him to rescue an infant washed ashore, which sets off a chain of events impacting his life and those around him. Meanwhile, we meet Newton, Edward's son, who is eager to follow in his father's footsteps into the maritime world. The scene is set for a gripping tale that intertwines the themes of personal ambition, responsibility, and the unpredictability of life at sea as various characters navigate challenges shaped by their pasts and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-05-21 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Sea stories Merchant mariners -- Fiction Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Fiction East India Company -- Fiction Romantic suspense fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21557 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21557 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133509.0 21557