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100	1		_aMarryat, Frederick, _d1792-1848
245	1	0	_aPoor Jack
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Jack
500			_aRelease date is 2004-11-30
508			_aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Poor Jack" by Captain Marryat is a novel likely written in the early 19th century. The story centers on Jack, the son of a sailor, and unfolds against the backdrop of maritime life, exploring themes of class, family dynamics, and personal growth through the lens of Jack's often troubled upbringing. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jack's father, who recounts his own humble beginnings and navy experiences, as well as the tumultuous marriage to Jack's mother, Araminta, who aspires to be more than her station allows. The opening chapters describe their strained relationship, highlighted by comical and tragic events, including the father's public embarrassment and domestic strife, leading to a diverse array of characters that enrich Jack's world. Jack himself is portrayed as a neglected child trying to navigate the chaos of his family life, emphasizing his resilience and desire for a better future amid the hardships he faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSea stories
653			_aPoor -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14222
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