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Mr. Midshipman Easy

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Adrian Praetzellis

16 Hours 19 Minutes

LibriVox

September 2016

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One of the first novel-length pieces of nautical fiction, MR. MIDSHIPMAN EASY (1836) is a funny and easygoing account of the adventures of Jack Easy, a son of privilege who joins the Royal Navy. The work begins as a satire on Jack's attachment to "the rights of man" that may try the listener's patience. But despair not, for the story soon settles down as the philosophical midshipman begins his many triumphs over bullies, foul weather, and various damned foreigners of murderous intent.

Caveat audiens: This novel employs racial/ethnic epithets and religious stereotypes, as well as taking a rather sunny view of supply-side economics. In short, there's something here to offend almost everyone.

Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) entered the Royal Navy as a 14-year-old midshipman. He resigned his commission at the rank of captain after 24 years of service to devote his time to writing. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis)

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  • GilbertMouse

    The narrator helps make this such a fun read! Enjoy the lighthearted and somewhat outrageous sea and land adventures of Mr. Easy but be warned; it’s a weird product of its time…

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  • Heidi B.

    great narration. story is lively. I felt like I was on the ship with them

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