{"product_id":"peter-simple-hardcover","title":"Peter Simple - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederick Marryat\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Simple\u003c\/i\u003e (1834) is a novel by Frederick Marryat. Inspired by the author's experience as a captain in the Royal Navy, \u003ci\u003ePeter Simple\u003c\/i\u003e is a tale of bravery, foolishness, and the manifold reasons for men to take to the high seas. Frequently funny, often profound, Marryat's novel is an underappreciated classic of nineteenth century fiction. \"If I cannot narrate a life of adventurous and daring exploits, fortunately I have no heavy crimes to confess: and, if I do not rise in the estimation of the reader for acts of gallantry and devotion in my country's cause, at least I may claim the merit of zealous and persevering continuance in my vocation.\" Rejected by his aristocratic family, Peter Simple sets out to sea to prove himself as a midshipman in the Royal Navy. As he rises through the ranks with the help of a veteran sailor and makes a name for himself during the fierce fighting of the Napoleonic Wars, Peter discovers new depths to his fortitude and experiences things he would never have seen on land. Adapted for a 1957 BBC television series, \u003ci\u003ePeter Simple\u003c\/i\u003e is considered one of the most accurate portrayals of naval life during the Napoleonic era. This edition of Frederick Marryat's \u003ci\u003ePeter Simple\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the eldest son of Lord Privilege, Peter Simple struggles to prove himself as presumptive heir of the family fortune. Considered \"the fool of the family,\" he sets out to sea to serve as a British midshipman in the Napoleonic Wars. Considered the most accurate portrayal of naval life in nineteenth century fiction, \u003ci\u003ePeter Simple\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel by Frederick Marryat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 466\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42090002940039,"sku":"9781513133591","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/f071c6d020450a41ae1a6a43abe0619e_ce40f213-27a3-486f-b52d-1b9ea944a4a3.webp?v=1734064302","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/peter-simple-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}