The Works of Captain Marryat by Captain Marryat - 1862

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good. Hardcover. A heavily foxed Very Good edition with a starting spine hinge and some wear to the boards; HOODThe Adventures of Captain Marryat are a series of novels set in the early 1800s. They tell the story of Captain Walter Scott Marryat, who travels to various parts of the world in search of adventure. One of the novels, Poor Jack, tells the story of Jack, a sailor who is falsely accused of piracy and sentenced to be hanged. With the help of a smuggler, Jack escapes from prison and sets out to prove his innocence.; Vol. 10; 8vo; 512 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good-. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition that has discoloration to the aged boards and other general wear ; Captain Frederick Marryat was a prolific author who wrote novels, short stories, and poems. His most famous work is Masterman Ready or the Wreck of the Pacific, which tells the story of a group of sailors who are stranded on a remote island.; Vol. 16; 8vo; 480 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good. Hardcover. A soiled Very Good edition with other wear from age; ADVENTURES OF A FAMOUS NAVAL OFFICERThis book is about Captain Marryat's adventures while he was a naval officer. He often gets into trouble and has to use his wit and humor to get out of it. He also has a strong sense of loyalty to his friends and family.; Vol. 2; 8vo; 488 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good. Hardcover. An edition that has agewear and soiling in general and foxing throughout to the pages; Captain Frederick Marryat's seafaring tales follow the adventures of Newton Forster, a young man from a respectable family who joins the merchant service in order to make a name for himself. Along the way, he experiences all manner of adventure, from the dangers of the high seas to the intrigues of the London underworld.; Vol. 3; 8vo; 493 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good-. Hardcover. A Very Good- edition with discoloration to the boards, foxing to the pages and some wear to the edges ; Captain Frederick Marryat's The Works of Captain Marryat: the Privateersman is the story of a young man who becomes a pirate in order to make a name for himself. The book is full of adventure and humor, and is a great read for anyone who loves historical fiction.; Vol. 20; 8vo; 574 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good. Hardcover. An aged Very Good edition that has soiled and has foxing throughout ; .Captain Marryat's Japhet is the story of a young boy's search for his father. Japhet is convinced that his father is a sailor who has gone missing at sea. He travels around the world in search of his father, meeting interesting people and experiencing many different cultures. Ultimately, Japhet finds out that his father is actually a respectable man who has been very busy with his work. This novel is filled with humor and is a great story for children to read.; Vol. 6; 8vo; 528 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good. Hardcover. A Very Good edition with some general wear and tear to the volume ; .Captain Frederick Marryat was a British author who wrote several books, including The Children of the New Forest, the Mission or Scenes in Africa.; Vol. 18; 8vo; 637 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good. Hardcover. A Very Good edition with soiling to the boards and aged pages ; Captain Marryat's novels are full of adventure and humor. His stories are set in the late 18th and early 19th century, and often focus on characters who are trying to escape poverty or find a new life. His most famous book is The Settlers in Canada, which tells the story of a group of British settlers who set out to build a new life in the Canadan wilderness.; Vol. 19; 8vo; 600 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good-. Hardcover. A soiled and shelfworn Very Good- edition with some minor chipping to the spine; NARRATIVEThis book is a collection of stories about Captain Percival Keene, who travels the world in search of adventure. He is often mistaken for a pirate, but is actually a gentleman adventurer.; Vol. 13; 8vo; 508 pages .

New York: Peter Fenelon Collier. Very Good. Hardcover. A foxed, aged and soiled Very Good edition; Captain Frederick Marryat's 1820 novel, The Poacher, is a humorous, picaresque tale of a young man's journey into society. The novel's title character, John Buskin, is an illegitimate, illiterate country boy who is determined to make a name for himself in London. Buskin's adventures take him from the seedy underworld of the city to the aristocratic salons of Mayfair, and ultimately to the wilds of Wales, where he becomes involved in a criminal conspiracy. The Poacher is a hilarious and entertaining read, full of memorable characters and exciting plot twists.; Vol. 15; 8vo; 472 pages .