The Privateer's-Man, One hundred Years Ago by Frederick Marryat

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Author Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848
Title The Privateer's-Man, One hundred Years Ago
Note Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Privateer's-Man, One Hundred Years Ago" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young privateer, detailing his life at sea during a time of piracy and naval conflict, particularly focusing on his experiences while serving on the privateer Revenge. The themes of conflict, morality, and the consequences of privateering are explored through the protagonist’s interactions with both enemies and civilians. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a gripping tale, beginning with the protagonist recounting his earlier days as a privateer while cruising off Hispaniola. He vividly describes the challenges faced when confronting a well-armed French ship, including fierce battles that test both crew and character. The narrative takes a darker turn as it explores the aftermath of violent encounters, highlighting the brutal realities of warfare and conquest, as well as the emotional toll it takes on the privateers and their victims. The moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist, particularly the conflict between his duties as a privateer and the resulting suffering of others, are central to the story’s unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Sea stories
Subject Privateering -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 25719
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 21, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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