Jack At Sea All Work And No Play Made Him A Dull Boy - Manville Fenn, George
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"Jack at Sea" is an adventurous novel penned by using the prolific British creator George Manville Fenn. Set inside the maritime international, the story follows the protagonist, Jack Robson, a younger and spirited sailor. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the ocean, presenting readers an interesting journey into the existence of a sailor for the duration of the 19th century. As Jack embarks on his maritime adventures, he encounters a series of challenges and perils, showcasing the cruel realities of lifestyles at sea. Fenn skillfully weaves a story of resilience, camaraderie, and…mehr

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"Jack at Sea" is an adventurous novel penned by using the prolific British creator George Manville Fenn. Set inside the maritime international, the story follows the protagonist, Jack Robson, a younger and spirited sailor. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the ocean, presenting readers an interesting journey into the existence of a sailor for the duration of the 19th century. As Jack embarks on his maritime adventures, he encounters a series of challenges and perils, showcasing the cruel realities of lifestyles at sea. Fenn skillfully weaves a story of resilience, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit of a sailor facing the unpredictable factors of the ocean. The novel now not most effective captures the excitement of lifestyles aboard a ship however additionally delves into the difficult relationships most of the group individuals. Jack's individual evolves as he navigates through storms, encounters with other vessels, and the everyday rigors of seafaring life. George Manville Fenn's "Jack at Sea" is celebrated for its vivid descriptions, maritime authenticity, and the sense of journey that permeates the narrative. With Fenn's characteristic storytelling flair, the radical offers readers an immersive experience into the maritime global, portraying each the pleasure and the demanding situations that outline life at sea all through the 19th century.
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George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. He also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.