Bøker av Frederick Capt. Marryat

Frank is a young boy who has been stranded on a desert island with his father's murderer. Growing up on this island and facing brutal treatment from the murderer, Jackson, Frank acts like a "savage". This book tells the story of how Jackson overthrows Jackson and comes to be more civilized.

The Mission tells the story of a man's journey in Africa (from the Cape of Good Hope, to the north). The story documents observations and descriptions of Africa- the land and animals- and also talks about the settlement of the Cape. It was intended for young people. Alexander goes on thrilling, perilous adventures.

Japhet is a young man who knows nothing about his parents or birth. The story documents Japhet's change of fortunes and bad luck as he journeys through the class obsessed England and Ireland. It is a great look into the culture of the time.

Jacob Faithful was born on the river. The book tells of his coming of age, life on the river, education, adventures, and romances.

About the East and its people in power, how people go about obtain power. The book is a chronicle of different observations.

About a man called Joseph Rushbrook who begins as an assistant poacher. He then begins to travel around, working different jobs and staying in different places. It's a glimpse into history through his life.

The story of a young frenchwoman, called Valerie, up to when she is 17 years old. It's supposed to mimick confessions of a young woman through her coming of age and her entrance into the world.

Intended to be for younger readers. Story of English people colonizing Canada. Story with the perils and excitement of exploring a new land and its wilderness.

Reads like a journal. Is a sort of documentation of the western part of what is now the USA (the native Americans etc) from the perspective of a Frenchman who was exploring the area.