Mr. Midshipman Easy

As the 18th century gives way to the 19th, an eccentric young man joins Britain's navy to see the world and to practice his own odd brand of philosophy. But fighting sea battles, beating off brigands in foreign lands and earning respect from his superiors convince him that his philosophy is not as sound as he once thought. He returns from sea a man to find love and to inherit his father's wealth.

"Written nearly two centuries ago, this exciting tale has a chuckle on nearly every page." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)