Frank Mildmay or The Naval Officer is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1829. The book tells the story of Frank Mildmay, a young man who joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman in the late 18th century. The novel follows Mildmay's adventures as he rises through the ranks of the Navy, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way.Mildmay is a complex character, with a troubled past and a rebellious nature. He is often at odds with his superiors and struggles to fit in with his fellow ...
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Frank Mildmay or The Naval Officer is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1829. The book tells the story of Frank Mildmay, a young man who joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman in the late 18th century. The novel follows Mildmay's adventures as he rises through the ranks of the Navy, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way.Mildmay is a complex character, with a troubled past and a rebellious nature. He is often at odds with his superiors and struggles to fit in with his fellow officers. However, he is also brave, resourceful, and fiercely loyal to his friends and comrades.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, and Marryat provides vivid descriptions of naval battles and life at sea. The book also explores themes such as honor, duty, and the importance of discipline and order in the military.Overall, Frank Mildmay or The Naval Officer is an engaging and entertaining novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Royal Navy during a pivotal period in British history.1829. Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. The Naval Officer, his first novel, is narrated by Frank Mildmay, whose rapid rise in the ranks of the Royal Navy followed the author's own career. 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.
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