Значение слова MARRYAT в Литературной энциклопедии

MARRYAT

FREDERICK (1792-1848).-Novelist, _s._ of a West India merchant, was _b._ in London. In 1806 he entered the navy as a midshipman under Lord Cochrane (afterwards Earl of Dundonald), and saw much service in the Mediterranean, at Walcheren, and in the Burmese War of 1824. He returned in 1830 as a Captain and C.B. The scenes and experiences through which he had passed were the preparation for and the foundation of his numerous novels, of which the first, _Frank Mildmay_, was _pub._ in 1829. It was followed by over 30 others, of which perhaps the best are _Peter Simple_, _Jacob Faithful_ (1834), _Mr. Midshipman Easy_ (1836), _The Dog Fiend_ (1837), and _The Phantom Ship_ (1839). M. is the prince of sea story-tellers; his knowledge of the sea, vigorous definition of character, and hearty and honest, if somewhat broad, humour never failing to please.

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