Newton Forster or The Merchant Service (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163326329)

Newton Forster or The Merchant Service is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Newton Forster, a young man who joins the merchant navy as a midshipman. Newton's journey is filled with adventure, danger, and romance as he navigates his way through life at sea.The novel explores the harsh realities of life on board a merchant ship, including the brutal treatment of sailors, the dangers of piracy, and the challenges of navigating treacherous waters. Along the way, Newton encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a tyrannical captain, a benevolent shipowner, and a beautiful young woman who captures his heart.As Newton rises through the ranks of the merchant navy, he must confront his own moral dilemmas and make difficult choices that will ultimately shape his destiny. The novel is a thrilling and engaging tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery that will captivate readers of all ages.1832. Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. The book begins: What authors in general may feel upon the subject I know not, but I have discovered, since I so rashly took up my pen, that there are three portions of a novel which are extremely difficult to arrange to the satisfaction of a fastidious public. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Captain Frederick Marryat
ISBN-10: 1163326321
ISBN-13: 9781163326329
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 420
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d