Frederick Marryat

Diary in America, Series One (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Early America: A British Writer's Travelogue

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Diary in America, Series One," Frederick Marryat offers a compelling and insightful exploration of American life in the early 19th century. Written in a captivating diary format, Marryat's narrative combines personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions with sharp social commentary, allowing readers to traverse the cultural landscape of a nascent nation. His reflections on the customs, politics, and idiosyncrasies of American society are imbued with a nuanced understanding of the contrasts between the United States and Britain, set against the backdrop of an expanding frontier and evolving democracy. Frederick Marryat, a British naval officer and novelist, brought his extensive travels and experiences to his writing. His deep-seated interest in maritime themes and exotic locales is evident in his other works, yet in this book, he channels his observations of American landscapes and people. Marryat'Äôs background as a sailor and keen observer of human nature informs his critical yet affectionate portrayal of American society, making his perspective particularly unique and invaluable for understanding the period. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in early American history, cultural studies, or literary travelogues. Marryat's engaging prose and insightful observations illuminate a vibrant and complex society, inviting readers to reflect on the evolving narratives of both America and Britain.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 412
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664583673
• Artikelnr.: 58562077

Autorenporträt

Captain Frederick Marryat (an early innovator of the sea story) was a British Royal Navy Officer and novelist. He gained the Royal Human Society's gold medal for bravery, before leaving the services in 1830 to write books. He is mainly remembered for his stories of the sea, many written from his own experiences. He started a series of adventure novels marked by a brilliant, direct narrative style and an absolute fund of incident and fun. These have The King's Own (1830), Peter Simple (1834), and Mr. Midshipman Easy (1836). He also created a number of children's books, among which The Children of the New Forest (1847), a story of the English Civil Wars is a classic of children literature. A Life and Letters was processed by his daughter Florence (1872). He is recognized also for a broadly used system of maritime flag signalling known as Marryat's Code. Familiar for his adventurous novels, his works are known for their representation of deep family bonds and social structure beside naval action. Marryat died in 1848 at the age of fifty.