Mr. Midshipman Easy

Mr. Midshipman Easy is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat and published in 1836. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Easy, who joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman. Jack is a wealthy and naive young man who has never had to work for anything in his life, and his experiences in the Navy are a rude awakening.As Jack navigates life aboard ship, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including his fellow midshipmen, his commanding officers, and various members of the crew. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Agnes, who is the daughter of one of his commanding officers.The novel is a humorous and lighthearted look at life in the Royal Navy during the early 19th century. Marryat, who was a former naval officer himself, draws on his own experiences to create a vivid and realistic portrayal of life aboard ship.Overall, Mr. Midshipman Easy is a classic adventure story that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, naval fiction, and coming-of-age tales. It is a fun and entertaining read that is sure to keep readers engaged from start to finish.1836. English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. Mr. Midshipman Easy is a rollicking sea adventure set in the time of the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows the escapades of a young midshipman who enters the King's service with some ideas that run badly afoul of the standards of naval discipline. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.