Length16h 54m
About this audiobook
In 'The King's Own', Frederick Marryat crafts a gripping naval adventure set against the backdrop of the early 19th century. The novel follows the young protagonist, Lieutenant Frank Mildmay, as he navigates the treacherous waters of service in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Marryat's vivid descriptions and authentic maritime details reflect both his firsthand experiences as a naval officer and the broader Romantic literary tradition of exploring heroism and the complexities of duty. The narrative is imbued with a sense of camaraderie, moral dilemmas, and the harsh realities of naval life, making it a quintessential work of nautical fiction that intertwines adventure with psychological depth. Frederick Marryat, a Royal Navy officer turned author, drew upon his extensive seafaring background to create compelling tales of maritime life. His works emerge from a period when naval literature gained prominence, resonating with the themes of valor and resilience inherent in the profession. Marryat's ability to blend personal experience with fiction not only reflects his own life but offers distinct insights into the societal norms and expectations of his time. Readers seeking a thrilling exploration of naval exploits and an intimate glimpse into the life of an officer will find 'The King's Own' a captivating read. Marryat's masterful storytelling captures the essence of maritime adventure while challenging societal perceptions of honor and bravery. This novel is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of history, adventure, and character development.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length16 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Captain Frederick Marryat
32Chapter Thirty One.
2Chapter One.
33Chapter Thirty Two.
3Chapter Two.
34Chapter Thirty Three.
4Chapter Three.
35Chapter Thirty Four.
5Chapter Four.
36Chapter Thirty Five.
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6Chapter Five.
37Chapter Thirty Six.
7Chapter Six.
38Chapter Thirty Seven.
8Chapter Seven.
39Chapter Thirty Eight.
9Chapter Eight.
40Chapter Thirty Nine.
10Chapter Nine.
41Chapter Forty.
11Chapter Ten.
42Chapter Forty One.
12Chapter Eleven.
43Chapter Forty Two.
13Chapter Twelve.
44Chapter Forty Three.
14Chapter Thirteen.
45Chapter Forty Four.
15Chapter Fourteen.
46Chapter Forty Five.
16Chapter Fifteen.
47Chapter Forty Six.
17Chapter Sixteen.
48Chapter Forty Seven.
18Chapter Seventeen.
49Chapter Forty Eight.
19Chapter Eighteen.
50Chapter Forty Nine.
20Chapter Nineteen.
51Chapter Fifty.
21Chapter Twenty.
52Chapter Fifty One.
22Chapter Twenty One.
53Chapter Fifty Two.
23Chapter Twenty Two.
54Chapter Fifty Three.
24Chapter Twenty Three.
55Chapter Fifty Four.
25Chapter Twenty Four.
56Chapter Fifty Five.
26Chapter Twenty Five.
57Chapter Fifty Six.
27Chapter Twenty Six.
58Chapter Fifty Seven.
28Chapter Twenty Seven.
59Chapter Fifty Eight.
29Chapter Twenty Eight.
60Chapter Fifty Nine.
30Chapter Twenty Nine.
61Chapter Sixty.
31Chapter Thirty.
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