
CAPTAIN FREDERICK MARRYAT - LONDON - MDCCCXCVI - CHAPTER I CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII CHAPTER VIII CHAPTER IX CHAPTER X CHAPTER XI CHAPTER XII CHAPTER XIII CHAPTER XIV CHAPTER XV CHAPTER XVI CHAPTER XVII CHAPTER XVIII CHAPTER XIX CHAPTER XX CHAPTER XXI CHAPTER XXII CHAPTER XXIII CHAPTER XXIV CHAPTER XXV CHAPTER XXVI CHAPTER XXVII CHAPTER XXVIII CHAPTER XXIX CHAPTER XXX CHAPTER XXXI CHAPTER XXXII CHAPTER XXXIII CHAPTER XXXIV CHAPTER XXXV CHAPTER XXXVI CHAPTER XXXVII CHAPTER XXXVIII CHAPTER XXXIX CHAPTER XL CHAPTER XLI CHAPTER XLII
R.B.J. - Chapter I
"IN LIVING JUDGMENT."
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
"I. VANDERDECKEN."
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Set in the bustling ports of 17th‑century Holland, the story opens on a modest cottage by the Scheldt, its once‑vivid façade now weathered by time. Inside, the lives of its occupants begin to intertwine with the restless sea, hinting at the legends that haunt the waters beyond. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of old Dutch seamanship, grounding the supernatural in a world of salty breezes, creaking hulls, and the ever‑present scent of brine.
At the heart of the tale is Amine, a young woman whose blend of superstition and steadfast courage draws her into a perilous adventure. Alongside the daring captain Philip Vanderdecken and his loyal friend Krantz, she confronts ominous omens and eerie sightings that cannot be dismissed as mere folklore. Their journey promises a mix of maritime danger, quirky companions, and the lingering mystery of a phantom vessel that stalks the horizon, inviting listeners to brace for a romance tinged with dread and high‑seas intrigue.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (772K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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