Marmaduke Merry: A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days by Kingston
"Marmaduke Merry: A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days" by William H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the spirited adventures of the young protagonist Marmaduke Merry, as he transitions from a jovial home life in Leicestershire to a challenging naval career aboard the frigate Doris. The story promises to be filled with exciting maritime action and character-driven tales reminiscent of other sea-faring
literature from the period. The opening of the tale introduces the Merry family, a cheerful and close-knit household characterized by their good nature and hearty laughter. The narrative swiftly transitions to a pivotal family breakfast, where Marmaduke learns he has the opportunity to become a midshipman on the Doris, a fine frigate. As his parents deliberate on this significant change, Marmaduke reflects on his lack of experience with the sea but is inspired by the adventurous tales of a visiting friend. The chapter captures his resolution to embark on this new journey, alongside his friend Toby Bluff, setting the stage for their forthcoming exploits at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | Marmaduke Merry: A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Midshipmen -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21468 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21468-9 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 534 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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