The Privateer's-Man, One hundred Years Ago
The Privateer's-Man, One hundred Years Ago
By Frederick Marryat
11 Oct, 2019
Brief Extract: They say that in every man’s life, however, obscure his position may be, there would be a moral found, were it truly told. I think, Madam, when you have perused what I am about to write, you will agree with me, that, from my history,
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Brief Extract: They say that in every man’s life, however, obscure his position may be, there would be a moral found, were it truly told. I think, Madam, when you have perused what I am about to write, you will agree with me, that, from my history, both old and young may gather profit, and, I trust, if ever it should be made public, that, by divine permission, such may be the result. Without further preface, I shall commence with a narrative of my cruise off Hispaniola, in the Revenge privateer. Less