The Little Savage (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162700434)

The Little Savage is a classic novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story revolves around a young boy named Peterkin who is stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. Peterkin is the only survivor of a shipwreck and has to learn how to survive on his own. He has to overcome many challenges, including finding food and water, building shelter, and protecting himself from dangerous animals. As time passes, Peterkin becomes more and more accustomed to life on the island. He develops a close relationship with a tribe of friendly natives who teach him their ways of living. Peterkin also befriends a wild dog that becomes his loyal companion. However, Peterkin's peaceful existence is threatened when a group of hostile sailors arrive on the island. They are looking for treasure and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it. Peterkin must use all of his survival skills to protect himself and his new friends from the sailors' dangerous intentions. The Little Savage is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of survival, friendship, and the power of the human spirit. It is a timeless classic that will captivate readers of all ages.I was now, by Jackson's account, nearly fourteen years old. During fourteen years but one vessel had been seen by us. It might be fourteen more, or double that time might elapse, before I should again fall in with any of my fellow-creatures. As these thoughts saddened me, I felt how much I would nave sacrificed if Jackson had remained alive, were it only for his company; I would have forgiven him anything. I even then felt as if, in the murderer of my father, I had lost a friend.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: 1162700432
ISBN-13: 9781162700434
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 234
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.49d