The Privateersman by Frederick Marryat

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Author Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848
Title The Privateersman
Note Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Privateersman" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the adventurous and morally complex life of privateersmen during the Age of Sail. The narrative follows the crew of the ship Revenge, with a particular focus on the young protagonist, who grapples with the brutal realities of life as a privateer, confronting themes of honor, loyalty, and the horrors of war. At the start of the story, the narrator recounts a specific cruise off Hispaniola, where the crew engages in a fierce battle with a well-armed French ship, highlighting the high stakes involved in their occupation. The opening chapters detail the violent encounters, including both the struggle for victory and the heavy toll it takes on the crew and their enemies. Moral dilemmas arise as the young protagonist faces the consequences of their actions, leading to feelings of disgust for the bloodshed and a profound sense of loss as they deal with the implications of piracy, ultimately challenging the justifications of such conduct amid the desperate circumstances of privateering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Sea stories
Subject Privateering -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 21576
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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