Excerpt from Peter Simple, Vol. 1 of 3
I am taught on a cold morning, before breakfast, how to stand fire, and thus prove my courage - After breakfast I also prove my gallantry - My proof meets reproof - Women at the bottom of all mis chief - By one I lose my liberty, and, by another, my money 34.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Dive into the escapades of a young man as he embarks on a life at sea in this enthralling naval adventure from the celebrated 19th-century author. From the tender age of fourteen, the narrator recounts his initiation into the British Royal Navy. Like countless young men of the time, he faces the harsh realities of a life serving his country, navigating the trials and tribulations of duty, honor, and friendship. With a self-deprecating wit, the author paints a vivid portrait of life aboard a British frigate, complete with its eccentric characters and the exhilaration of seafaring. Through the protagonist's mishaps and triumphs, the author explores the themes of camaraderie, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of courage in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332803088_0
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