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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, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-01-31
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"Japhet in Search of a Father" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the life of Japhet, a foundling brought to the Foundling Hospital shortly after birth, who grows up without knowledge of his parentage. The narrative combines elements of humor and adventure as Japhet embarks on a quest to discover his identity and search for his father, while navigating his unexpected life in the world. The opening of the novel introduces Japhet’s arrival at the Foundling Hospital. We learn that he was left at the doorstep by unknown individuals, along with a letter that hints at his legitimate birth but leaves the mystery of his parents unanswered. The story continues with whimsical descriptions of the Foundling Hospital and the quirky characters surrounding Japhet, such as the old porter and the surgical apothecary Mr. Cophagus, who later takes him under his wing. Through clever humor and vivid detail, Marryat sets the stage for Japhet’s subsequent adventures, highlighting his desire for belonging and understanding of his origins. (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/24470
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