Masterman Ready Or, The Wreck of the "Pacific" - Couverture souple

Marryat, Frederick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9363057739 ISBN 13 : 9789363057739

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2024

Synopsis

"Masterman Ready: Or, The Wreck of the 'Pacific'" by Frederick Marryat is a captivating maritime fiction adventure that immerses readers in the thrilling tale of survival and courage. Marryat's masterful storytelling unfolds against the backdrop of a dramatic shipwreck, where the protagonist, Masterman Ready, finds himself castaway on a remote island in the Pacific. As the story progresses, readers are drawn into a world of nautical peril and resourcefulness, as Masterman Ready navigates the challenges of island life with unwavering courage and determination. Marryat expertly weaves themes of survival and rescue into the narrative, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the protagonist's quest for salvation. Against the backdrop of the vast ocean and treacherous island terrain, exploration becomes a central theme, driving the plot forward and showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. Through meticulous character development, Marryat brings Masterman Ready to life, crafting a protagonist whose strength and ingenuity inspire readers to persevere in the face of adversity. "Masterman Ready: Or, The Wreck of the 'Pacific'" is a timeless adventure classic that captures the essence of maritime fiction while exploring the depths of human courage and resourcefulness in the most challenging of circumstances.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Captain Frederick Marryat (an early innovator of the sea story) was a British Royal Navy Officer and novelist. He gained the Royal Human Society's gold medal for bravery, before leaving the services in 1830 to write books. He is mainly remembered for his stories of the sea, many written from his own experiences. He started a series of adventure novels marked by a brilliant, direct narrative style and an absolute fund of incident and fun. These have The King's Own (1830), Peter Simple (1834), and Mr. Midshipman Easy (1836). He also created a number of children's books, among which The Children of the New Forest (1847), a story of the English Civil Wars is a classic of children literature. A Life and Letters was processed by his daughter Florence (1872). He is recognized also for a broadly used system of maritime flag signalling known as Marryat's Code. Familiar for his adventurous novels, his works are known for their representation of deep family bonds and social structure beside naval action. Marryat died in 1848 at the age of fifty.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9363057739
• ISBN 13: 9789363057739
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 264
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