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PETER SIMPLE - AND - THE THREE CUTTERS - BY CAPTAIN MARRYAT - VOL I - LONDON - J.M. DENT AND CO BOSTON: LITTLE, BROWN AND CO. MDCCCXCV - VOLUME I
PETER SIMPLE - CHAPTER I 1 - CHAPTER II 7 - CHAPTER III 12 - CHAPTER IV 18 - CHAPTER V 24 - CHAPTER VI 30 - CHAPTER VII 37 - CHAPTER VIII 43 - CHAPTER IX 52 - CHAPTER X 60 - CHAPTER XI 67 - CHAPTER XII 74 - CHAPTER XIII 87 - CHAPTER XIV 98 - CHAPTER XV 111 - CHAPTER XVI 124 - CHAPTER XVII 139 - CHAPTER XVIII 148 - CHAPTER XIX 157 - CHAPTER XX 164 - CHAPTER XXI 172 - CHAPTER XXII 181 - CHAPTER XXIII 191 - CHAPTER XXIV 197 - CHAPTER XXV 203 - CHAPTER XXVI 212 - CHAPTER XXVII 219 - CHAPTER XXVIII 228 - CHAPTER XXIX 239 - CHAPTER XXX 247 - LIST OF MARRYAT'S WORKS. - IN THE ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
*SUGGESTIONS FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF IMPRESSMENT IN THE NAVAL SERVICE 1822 - ADVENTURES OF A NAVAL OFFICER, OR FRANK MILDMAY 1829 - THE KING'S OWN 1830 - NEWTON FORSTER 1832 - PETER SIMPLE 1834 - JACOB FAITHFUL 1834 - PACHA OF MANY TALES 1835 - MR MIDSHIPMAN EASY 1836 - JAPHET IN SEARCH OF A FATHER 1836 - THE PIRATE AND THE THREE CUTTERS 1836 - *A CODE OF SIGNALS FOR THE USE OF VESSELS EMPLOYED IN THE MERCHANT SERVICE 1837 - SNARLEY-YOW, OR THE DOG FIEND 1837 - THE PHANTOM SHIP 1839 - *DIARY IN AMERICA 1839 - OLLA PODRIDA 1840 - POOR JACK 1840 - MASTERMAN READY 1841 - JOSEPH RUSHBROOK, OR THE POACHER 1841 - PERCIVAL KEENE 1842 - NARRATIVE OF THE TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES OF MONSIEUR VIOLET 1843 - SETTLERS IN CANADA 1844 - THE MISSION, OR SCENES IN AFRICA 1845 - THE PRIVATEER'S MAN 1846 - THE CHILDREN OF THE NEW FOREST 1847 - THE LITTLE SAVAGE 1848-49 - VALERIE 1849
R.B.J.
R. BRIMLEY JOHNSON.
PREFATORY NOTE - TO - PETER SIMPLE AND THE THREE CUTTERS
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
In this lively maritime saga a young, wide‑eyed lad named Peter Simple signs on as a midshipman, eager to prove his worth aboard a bustling Royal Navy ship. The opening chapters follow his first taste of life at sea—learning the ropes, coping with the ship’s rough discipline, and forging friendships with seasoned sailors who become his informal mentors. As the vessel cuts through stormy waters, Peter’s good nature and quick wit draw both admiration and gentle ribbing from the crew, setting the stage for his growth from greenhorn to confident seafarer.
The companion tale, The Three Cutters, plunges listeners into a world of daring coastal cutters and the bold captains who command them. Early on, the narrative introduces a trio of spirited ships, each with its own charismatic leader, as they chase rumors of hidden treasure along a treacherous shoreline. Their first encounter with a mysterious wreck and a cryptic map sparks a race against rival crews, promising plenty of high‑seas intrigue and camaraderie. Together, these stories capture the humor, hardship, and heart of life on the open water, inviting listeners to set sail with characters who feel as vivid as the rolling waves themselves.
Language
en
Duration
~20 hours (1196K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-08-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1792–1848
Best known for lively sea tales drawn from real naval experience, this early master of nautical adventure wrote with the speed, humor, and danger of life aboard ship. His stories helped shape the modern maritime novel and still carry the pull of the open sea.
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