The Little Savage

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The Little Savage

by Frederick Marryat

EN·~8 hours·49 chapters

Chapters

49 total
1

Chapter One.

11:42
2

Chapter Two.

12:03
3

Chapter Three.

11:55
4

Chapter Four.

9:49
5

Chapter Five.

16:47
6

Chapter Six.

12:03
7

Chapter Seven.

9:53
8

Chapter Eight.

16:52
9

Chapter Nine.

13:22
10

Chapter Ten.

12:46

Description

A young boy recounts his earliest memories of being stranded on a tiny, rocky island with only a solitary, grim caretaker for company. The adult is harsh and silent, offering little comfort as the child learns to navigate treacherous cliffs, gather scarce food, and endure the relentless sea. Their makeshift cabin, cobbled together from the wreckage of a long‑lost ship, becomes the only shelter against the elements.

Through quiet observation and the occasional whispered confession in the man's sleep, the boy slowly pieces together fragments of a forgotten past—stories of a shipwreck, lost travelers, and a vanished mother. His limited language and the island’s isolation force him to rely on instinct and imagination, turning everyday survival into a somber education about guilt, judgment, and the uneasy peace of solitude. The narrative invites listeners to share in the boy’s raw, unfiltered view of life on the edge of the world, where every sunrise offers a new lesson in resilience.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (515K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2007-05-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frederick Marryat

Frederick Marryat

1792–1848

A sailor, storyteller, and sharp observer of life at sea, this early master of nautical fiction turned real naval experience into lively adventures. His books helped shape the sea story and still stand out for their action, humor, and eye for detail.

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