Peter Simple, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (713 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1333442726 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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All rights reserved.. The adventures of Peter, a kind of Don Quixote kept alive by the raffish wit of his shipmateSancho Panza Terence O'Brieninclude imprisonment and narrow escapes from worse fates in France and the West Indies, a struggle to reclaim his inheritance from a deliciously wicked blood relation, and a satisfyingly improbable happy ending. From Kirkus Reviews paper 0-8050-5565-7 The enduring popularity of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels has fortuitously stimulated Norton's new Heart of Oak Sea Classics. -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. This is one of the most attractive and neglected early Victorian novels, and its selection alone bodes well for a very promising series. This first installment (along with Dudley Pope's nonfiction The Black Ship, a vigorous tale of a notorious 1797 mutiny, and James Norman Ha
You Observe, that this fortress is washed by the river on one side: and as it is the strongest side, it is the least guarded - we must escape by it. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. Excerpt from Peter Simple, Vol. Find more at forgottenbooks This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. 2 of 3 But I must mind it, Peter; for observe, we shall have to cross the river Meuse, and boats are not always to be had. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. I can see my way clear enough till we get to the second ram part ou the river, but when we drop into the river, if you cannot swim, I must contrive to hold you up, somehow or another
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"A good British naval yarn" according to Michael A. Bogdasarian. This is the second book I have read by Marryat and have enjoyed both, not just for the "story" but insights into what it was like to be in the British navy. His writing contains much dry humor and odd characters. If you have enjoyed O'Brien's books, this is worth a read.. Richard Quarles said Adventure on the High Seas!. Peter Simple is the tale of a young British midshipman seeking his fame and fortune on the high seas. Set during the Napoleonic wars, it offers comedy and adventure in an old-school style.Originally released in serialized form, Peter Simple is a fun, straight-forward adventure novel. It was a best-seller in it's time (18Adventure on the High Seas! Peter Simple is the tale of a young British midshipman seeking his fame and fortune on the high seas. Set during the Napoleonic wars, it offers comedy and adventure in an old-school style.Originally released in serialized form, Peter Simple is a fun, straight-forward adventure novel. It was a best-seller in it's time (1833) and holds up beautifully. I think this will appeal to anyone who ever thrilled to the works of Rafael Sabatini, Bernard Cornwell, or Orczy's Scarlet Pimpernel. It's an easy read and great fun !. Adventure on the High Seas! Peter Simple is the tale of a young British midshipman seeking his fame and fortune on the high seas. Set during the Napoleonic wars, it offers comedy and adventure in an old-school style.Originally released in serialized form, Peter Simple is a fun, straight-forward adventure novel. It was a best-seller in it's time (1833) and holds up beautifully. I think this will appeal to anyone who ever thrilled to the works of Rafael Sabatini, Bernard Cornwell, or Orczy's Scarlet Pimpernel. It's an easy read and great fun !. ) and holds up beautifully. I think this will appeal to anyone who ever thrilled to the works of Rafael Sabatini, Bernard Cornwell, or Orczy's Scarlet Pimpernel. It's an easy read and great fun !. "It was a fascinating book" according to pedlplap792@cantv.net. I loved this book when I was 1It was a fascinating book pedlplap792@cantv.net I loved this book when I was 14. Since I could not read English, I did read it in Spanish. Now I am 38 and believe I can read English, even if probably Mr. Shakespeare would not "be in love" with the way I pretend to express in his language.Peter Simple was a magnificent book, specially for someone like me, whose name in Spanish is Pedro (Peter), and after years searching for it, even in London, I found it, and I have ordered it to reread as if I were 14 years old.Thank you,Simply, Pedro. . Since I could not read English, I did read it in Spanish. Now I am It was a fascinating book I loved this book when I was 1It was a fascinating book pedlplap792@cantv.net I loved this book when I was 14. Since I could not read English, I did read it in Spanish. Now I am 38 and believe I can read English, even if probably Mr. Shakespeare would not "be in love" with the way I pretend to express in his language.Peter Simple was a magnificent book, specially for someone like me, whose name in Spanish is Pedro (Peter), and after years searching for it, even in London, I found it, and I have ordered it to reread as if I were 14 years old.Thank you,Simply, Pedro. . Since I could not read English, I did read it in Spanish. Now I am 38 and believe I can read English, even if probably Mr. Shakespeare would not "be in love" with the way I pretend to express in his language.Peter Simple was a magnificent book, specially for someone like me, whose name in Spanish is Pedro (Peter), and after years searching for it, even in London, I found it, and I have ordered it to reread as if I were 1It was a fascinating book pedlplap792@cantv.net I loved this book when I was 14. Since I could not read English, I did read it in Spanish. Now I am 38 and believe I can read English, even if probably Mr. Shakespeare would not "be in love" with the way I pretend to express in his language.Peter Simple was a magnificent book, specially for someone like me, whose name in Spanish is Pedro (Peter), and after years searching for it, even in London, I found it, and I have ordered it to reread as if I were 14 years old.Thank you,Simply, Pedro. years old.Thank you,Simply, Pedro. 8 and believe I can read English, even if probably Mr. Shakespeare would not "be in love" with the way I pretend to express in his language.Peter Simple was a magnificent book, specially for someone like me, whose name in Spanish is Pedro (Peter), and after years searching for it, even in London, I found it, and I have ordered it to reread as if I were 1It was a fascinating book pedlplap792@cantv.net I loved this book when I was 14. Since I could not read English, I did read it in Spanish. Now I am 38 and believe I can read English, even if probably Mr. Shakespeare would not "be in love" with the way I pretend to express in his language.Peter Simple was a magnificent book, specially for someone like me, whose name in Spanish is Pedro (Peter), and after years searching for it, even in London, I found it, and I have ordered it to reread as if I were 14 years old.Thank you,Simply, Pedro. years old.Thank you,Simply, Pedro