Books with author F. W. Marryat

1955 copy of The Children's Illustrated Classics edition of "Children of the Forest" by Captain Marryat. **Collectible** Hardcover is in excellent condition, almost in mint condition, whistle-clean inside and out, unmarked with perfect covers and titles, and only the slightest softening at the head and tail of spine. The dj having performed its function well suffers from some top edge chipping, minor cover wear, slight tanning of binding and is price-clipped ($ sign still showing). This book was first published in 1847. This book was printed in England. A note about the author... from the copyright page -- "FREDERICK MARYAT was born on 10th August 1792. He was the son of Joseph Marryat, a civil servant, who had written pamphlets in support of the Slave Trade and later became M. P. for Sandwich. Frederick joined the Navy in H.M.S. 'Imperieuse' in 1806. In 1820 he was promoted captain, and took command of the sloop 'Beaver' at St. Helena, where Napoleon was in exile. He remained there until the ex-emperor's death in 1821. After a distinguished career in various parts of the world, Marryat retired from the navy in 1830, and devoted the remainder of his life to writing. His clear, straightforward style makes his novels an important link between those of Smollett and Fielding and Charles Dickens. He died in Langham manor in Norfolk on 9th August 1848." Exquisitely illustrated by Lionel Edwards (7 in color and 14 in B&W). A wonderful color illustration on the front opf dj and beautifully decorated covers underneath.

Excerpt from The Mission: Or, Scenes in Africa, Written for Young PeopleAfter pacing for some time, he sat down in an easy chair and remained in deep thought, holding the newspaper in both his hands.This old gentleman's name was Sir Charles Wilmot. He had in early life gone out to India as a writer, and after remaining there for a few years, during which he had amassed a handsome fortune, was advised to leave the country for a time on account of his health. He returned to England on furlough, and had not been there more than six months when the death, without issue, of his eldest brother, Sir Henry Wilmot, put him in possession of the entailed estates and of the baronetcy.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Little SavageI cannot publish this last work of my late father without some prefatory remarks,-as, in justice to the public, as well as to himself, I should state, that his lamented decease prevented his concluding the second volume.The present volume has been for some time at press, but the long-protracted illness of the author delayed its publication.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.