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100 1 _aMarryat, Frederick,
_d1792-1848
245 1 0 _aPeter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Simple_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-09
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSmugglers -- Fiction
653 _aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction
653 _aSea stories, English
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aMidshipmen -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13148
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