Jacob Faithful (1883)

Jacob Faithful is a novel written by Frederick Marryat, first published in 1834. The book is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of the titular character, Jacob Faithful, from his childhood as an orphan to his adulthood as a sailor. The story begins with Jacob being taken in by a Thames waterman, who teaches him the ways of the river and the trade of boat-building. After a series of misadventures, Jacob eventually becomes a sailor and joins the Royal Navy. Throughout the novel, Jacob encounters a variety of characters, including his love interest, a wealthy heiress named Ellen, and his mentor, a sailor named Tom. He also faces numerous challenges, such as a shipwreck and an encounter with a gang of smugglers. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life on the river and at sea, as well as its portrayal of the social and economic realities of 19th-century England. It also explores themes such as loyalty, perseverance, and the importance of family and community. Overall, Jacob Faithful is a classic work of English literature that offers an engaging and entertaining glimpse into the world of 19th-century sailors and tradesmen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.