Frank Mildmay; Or, the Naval Officer by Frederick Marryat
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"Frank Mildmay; Or, the Naval Officer" by Frederick Marryat is a fictional novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around the character Frank Mildmay, a young man who reflects on his turbulent school days and his decision to join the naval profession, leading to various experiences at sea that challenge his character and values. Throughout the story, themes of pride, rebellion, and the harsh realities of naval life unfold,
exploring how they shape Frank's development and interactions with others. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Frank Mildmay's background, detailing his childhood as the favored son of a wealthy gentleman who was initially weak and sickly but grew into a lively character. It recounts his troubled school experiences marked by deceit, mischief, and harsh discipline, as well as the negative influences he encountered that ultimately lead him to rebel against authority. As Frank becomes increasingly aware of the unjust treatment he experiences at school, he resolves to sail away, and thus begins his journey into the naval world, setting the stage for the adventures and challenges that lie ahead in his life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frank Mildmay; Or, the Naval Officer |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21554 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21554-9 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2007 |
| Last Update | May 25, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 737 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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