Peter Simple
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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.
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FictionNaval HistoryNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815MidshipmenGreat britain, fictionBritish and irish fiction (fictional works by one author)
First published 1834Setting
Great Britain19th century
About the author
Frederick Marryat
10 July 1792 – 9 August 1848
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