The Old Commodore (1837) - Marryat, Frederick
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The Old Commodore is a novel written by Frederick Marryat and was first published in 1837. The story revolves around the life of an old and retired naval commodore named Frank Mildmay. The novel is set in the early 19th century and takes place in various locations, including England, the Caribbean, and the United States.The book follows the life of Frank Mildmay as he navigates through various challenges and adventures. The story starts with Frank's early life in the navy and his experiences as a midshipman. It then follows his rise through the ranks and his eventual retirement from the…mehr

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The Old Commodore is a novel written by Frederick Marryat and was first published in 1837. The story revolves around the life of an old and retired naval commodore named Frank Mildmay. The novel is set in the early 19th century and takes place in various locations, including England, the Caribbean, and the United States.The book follows the life of Frank Mildmay as he navigates through various challenges and adventures. The story starts with Frank's early life in the navy and his experiences as a midshipman. It then follows his rise through the ranks and his eventual retirement from the navy.Throughout the book, Frank encounters various characters, both good and bad, and faces numerous challenges, including battles at sea, romantic entanglements, and financial difficulties. The novel also explores themes such as loyalty, honor, and duty, and provides a glimpse into the life of a naval officer during the early 19th century.Overall, The Old Commodore is an exciting and engaging novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life in the navy during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, adventure stories, or classic literature.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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Captain Frederick Marryat, a Royal Navy officer, author, and friend of Charles Dickens, lived from 10 July 1792 until 9 August 1848. Because of his semi-autobiographical work Mr. Midshipman Easy, he is regarded as an early pioneer of nautical fiction (1836). His children's book The Children of the New Forest (1847) and the Marryat's Code, a commonly used method of nautical flag signaling, are well remembered. The son of Joseph Marryat, a "commercial prince," a member of Parliament, a slave owner, and an opponent of abolition, and his American wife Charlotte, née von Geyer, Marryat was born in Great George Street, Westminster, London. Captain Frederick Marryat, a Royal Navy officer, author, and friend of Charles Dickens, lived from 10 July 1792 until 9 August 1848. Because of his semi-autobiographical work Mr. Midshipman Easy, he is regarded as an early pioneer of nautical fiction (1836). His children's book The Children of the New Forest (1847) and the Marryat's Code, a commonly used method of nautical flag signaling, are well remembered. The son of Joseph Marryat, a "commercial prince," a member of Parliament, a slave owner, and an opponent of abolition, and his American wife Charlotte, Marryat was born in Great George Street, Westminster, London.