Naval Officer, Or Scenes In The Life And Adventures Of Frank Mildmay

Naval Officer, or Scenes in the Life and Adventures of Frank Mildmay

by Frederick Marryat

This novel, considered highly autobiographical, follows the adventures of Frank Mildmay, a young midshipman serving under the renowned Captain Cochrane in the British Navy. Through a series of dramatic events, including battles, mutiny, imprisonment, escapes, and even a blossoming romance, Mildmay experiences the harsh realities and thrilling exploits of naval life. The book provides a vivid glimpse into the world of early 19th-century seafaring, showcasing the courage, discipline, and resourcefulness required to navigate the treacherous seas and confront the challenges of naval warfare.

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Frederick Marryat

United Kingdom

Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer, a novelist, and an acquaintance of Charles Dickens. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiograp...

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