Rattlin The Reefer - Marryat, Captain Frederick
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Rattlin The Reefer is a classic naval adventure novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story follows the journey of a young seaman named Jack Easy, who joins the Royal Navy in search of adventure and glory. Jack is assigned to serve on the HMS Harpy, a frigate tasked with intercepting smugglers and pirates along the coast of England.As Jack navigates life on board the Harpy, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his mentor, Lieutenant Gascoigne, and the ship's surgeon, Dr. McPhail. Together, they face a series of challenges and dangers, from storms at sea to…mehr

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Rattlin The Reefer is a classic naval adventure novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story follows the journey of a young seaman named Jack Easy, who joins the Royal Navy in search of adventure and glory. Jack is assigned to serve on the HMS Harpy, a frigate tasked with intercepting smugglers and pirates along the coast of England.As Jack navigates life on board the Harpy, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his mentor, Lieutenant Gascoigne, and the ship's surgeon, Dr. McPhail. Together, they face a series of challenges and dangers, from storms at sea to skirmishes with enemy vessels.But the greatest threat to the crew of the Harpy comes from within, as they uncover a conspiracy among their own ranks. Jack and his comrades must work together to expose the traitors and restore order to the ship before it's too late.Filled with action, suspense, and humor, Rattlin The Reefer is a thrilling tale of life on the high seas during the Age of Sail. Marryat's vivid descriptions of naval battles and life on board a frigate provide a fascinating glimpse into this fascinating era of history.I soon entered into conversation with one of the young gentlemen who was destined to be, for so long, my messmate. I told him that the air below would kill me. He acknowledged that it was bad enough to kill a dog, but that a reefer could stand it. He also advised me not to have my uniforms altered by the ship's tailors, as it would be done in a bungling manner; but to get leave to go on shore, and that he would introduce me to a very honest tradesman, who would do me justice.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.