{"product_id":"2940157332402","title":"Peter Simple","description":"This complete edition of the sea adventure tale Peter Simple contains both volumes of Marryat's humorous epic, with no abridgments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst released in 1833, Peter Simple is a comic retrospective of life on the high seas. Set upon a British sailing vessel, we witness the titular character in his attempts to find fame and fortune through sailing. Set during the Napoleonic Wars at a time when navies and ship technology was advancing rapidly, the tale fuses old fashioned adventure with a keen sense of humor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough some of the humor - largely that with racial or prejudiced overtones - belongs to the era, much of Marryat's comic writing remains amusing even today. The gentlemanly, compassionate side of Marryat's nature is firmly advertised in this book, which depicts a protagonist gradually approaching a mature attitude toward his trade and a respect of life upon the seas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Simple also contains insight into the workings of the navies of the era; the command structure, the British Admiralty, the technology and weapons aboard the ships, and how officers were expected to behave are all parts of the narrative. Thus, this novel acts a creditable historical supplement as well as an entertaining and amusing coming-of-age tale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrederick Marryat was himself a sailor in the Royal Navy, serving as a midshipman on various vessels, partaking in a variety of combat operations and staging a perilous escape during a raid on Orleans, Massachusetts during the War of 1812. He proved an adept and innovative seaman, devising a system of flag signalling called Marryat's Code. After leaving the naval service, Marryat focused on both scientific studies and his literary career, authoring several successful works of fiction.","brand":"Pantianos Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083935924464,"sku":"2940157332402","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157332402_p0.jpg?v=1764106330","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157332402","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}