Captain Marryat

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Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet

Beschreibung

Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet by Captain Marryat is an engaging travel narrative that chronicles the global adventures of a French protagonist. Set in the 19th century, the book explores a series of exotic locations and colonial settings, offering readers a vivid portrayal of cultural encounters and personal experiences. Through Monsieur Violet's journey, Marryat provides insightful social commentary and cultural observations, reflecting on the diverse customs and practices encountered along the way. The travelogue format allows for a rich exploration of historical contexts and the complexities of cross-cultural interactions. Marryat's adventure fiction blends excitement with character development, capturing the essence of exploration and the challenges faced by travelers in unfamiliar territories. Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet stands out for its detailed depiction of the era's global exploration, offering a French perspective on the broader world and its myriad cultures.

Autor

Captain Frederick Marryat (an early innovator of the sea story) was a British Royal Navy Officer and novelist. He gained the Royal Human Society's gold medal for bravery, before leaving the services in 1830 to write books. He is mainly remembered for his stories of the sea, many written from his own experiences. He started a series of adventure novels marked by a brilliant, direct narrative style and an absolute fund of incident and fun. These have The King's Own (1830), Peter Simple (1834), and Mr. Midshipman Easy (1836). He also created a number of children's books, among which The Children of the New Forest (1847), a story of the English Civil Wars is a classic of children literature. A Life and Letters was processed by his daughter Florence (1872). He is recognized also for a broadly used system of maritime flag signalling known as Marryat's Code. Familiar for his adventurous novels, his works are known for their representation of deep family bonds and social structure beside naval action. Marryat died in 1848 at the age of fifty.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 486g
• ISBN-13: 9789367141922
• ISBN-10: 9367141920
• Artikelnr.: 73246893