Olla PodridaDigiCat, 16 сент. 2022 г. - Всего страниц: 321 In Frederick Marryat's novel, 'Olla Podrida,' readers are immersed in a thrilling tale of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of the British Royal Navy during the early 19th century. Marryat's literary style combines elements of humor, suspense, and vivid descriptions of naval life, drawing readers into the world of seafaring exploits and daring escapades. The novel's episodic structure and use of dialects reflect the author's firsthand experiences as a naval officer, adding authenticity to the narrative. Marryat skillfully weaves together various subplots and character arcs, creating a dynamic and engaging story that captivates readers from start to finish. 'Olla Podrida' stands out in the literary landscape as a unique and entertaining portrayal of naval life during the Age of Sail. |
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... prove bad or good, so am I reminded of a Whig or Tory measure. When the newspaper is brought in, I walk round and round it as a dog will do round the spot he is about to lie down upon. I would fain not touch it; but at last, like a ...
... prove bad or good, so am I reminded of a Whig or Tory measure. When the newspaper is brought in, I walk round and round it as a dog will do round the spot he is about to lie down upon. I would fain not touch it; but at last, like a ...
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... other recommendations, in which every one particular place was proved incontestably to be more particularly suited to us than any other, and the committee sat for three weeks, at the end of which, upon examining the matured.
... other recommendations, in which every one particular place was proved incontestably to be more particularly suited to us than any other, and the committee sat for three weeks, at the end of which, upon examining the matured.
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... prove a long shot when he was sea-sick. Confound the fellow, I think I see him now—there he stood, a tall, gaunt misery, about the height of a workhouse pump, and the basin was on the floor of the cabin, nearly three feet from his two ...
... prove a long shot when he was sea-sick. Confound the fellow, I think I see him now—there he stood, a tall, gaunt misery, about the height of a workhouse pump, and the basin was on the floor of the cabin, nearly three feet from his two ...
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... proved the greatest of all possible curses, and that there is no chance of a return to our former prosperity, unless we can set fire to our coal mines, and re-introduce the small-pox. But, sir, the will of Heaven be done, I shall say no ...
... proved the greatest of all possible curses, and that there is no chance of a return to our former prosperity, unless we can set fire to our coal mines, and re-introduce the small-pox. But, sir, the will of Heaven be done, I shall say no ...
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... proving the truth of the sacred announcement, that God had “given to man dominion over the beasts of the field.” And here, too, was a brute animal setting an example of devotion and self-denial, which but few Christians, none indeed but ...
... proving the truth of the sacred announcement, that God had “given to man dominion over the beasts of the field.” And here, too, was a brute animal setting an example of devotion and self-denial, which but few Christians, none indeed but ...
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Chapter Eight | |
Chapter Eleven | |
Chapter Fifteen | |
Chapter Nineteen | |
Chapter Twenty Four | |
Chapter Twenty | |
Chapter Twenty Eight | |
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