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100	1		_aMarryat, Frederick, _d1792-1848
245	1	0	_aJaphet, in Search of a Father
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-06-05
508			_aProduced by Ted Garvin, Daniel Mahu, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Japhet, in Search of a Father" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This tale revolves around a young man's quest for his identity and origins, primarily focusing on the character Japhet, who embarks on adventures stemming from his upbringing in a foundling hospital. The story is rich with humor and satire, as it explores themes of self-discovery and societal interactions. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Japhet, who recounts his unusual entry into the world, left at the Foundling Hospital as a baby. His early life is shaped by a series of whimsical and chaotic events involving various characters, including Mr. Cophagus, an apothecary who takes him in as an apprentice. Japhet's charm, appearance, and knack for deception lead him through a series of professions and encounters, all while he grapples with his mysterious parentage and the longing to know his father. The opening sets the stage for a humorous yet thought-provoking journey of self-exploration and the quest for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEngland -- Fiction
653			_aFoundlings -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15991
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