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The King's Own

The King's Own

Marryat, Frederick

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ISBN10: 1163295493
ISBN13: 9781163295496
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The King's Own is a classic novel written by Frederick Marryat. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young naval officer named Frank Mildmay. The book is divided into three parts, each one detailing different stages of Mildmay's life.In the first part, Mildmay joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman and quickly rises through the ranks. He is assigned to the frigate Hermione and experiences the harsh realities of naval life, including battles with pirates and mutiny among the crew.In the second part, Mildmay is promoted to lieutenant and becomes the captain of his own ship, the Sparrow. He faces new challenges, including a difficult mission to rescue a group of shipwrecked sailors and a confrontation with a French privateer.In the third part, Mildmay is forced to confront his own personal demons as he faces a court-martial for disobeying orders. He must prove his innocence and clear his name in order to continue his career in the Navy.Throughout the book, Marryat provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in the Royal Navy during the early 19th century. He captures the excitement of naval battles and the challenges faced by sailors on long voyages. The King's Own is a thrilling and engaging novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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