Newton Forster by Frederick Marryat
Newton Forster is a novel by Frederick Marryat that follows the story of Newton Forster, a young sailor who becomes involved in a mutiny aboard his ship. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption as Newton navigates the complex world of naval life in the early 19th century.
By Frederick Marryat · First published 1832 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Nautical Fiction · 53 chapters · 164,339 words
First lines
"And what is this new book the whole world makes such a rout about? -- -- Oh! 'tis out of all plumb, my lord, -- -- quite an irregular thing; not one of the angles at the four corners was a right angle. I had my rule and compasses, my lord, in my pocket -- -- Excellent critic!
"Grant me patience, just Heaven! Of all the cants which are canted in this canting world -- -- though the cant of hypocrites may be the worst, the cant of criticism is the most tormenting! " -- -- Sterne.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederick Marryat
- Date: 1832 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Nautical Fiction, Romance, Drama
- Length: 164,339 words
- Structure: 53 chapters, 2,790 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book primarily focuses on the adventurous life of a sailor, with numerous sea voyages and maritime challenges.
- Historical Fiction — Set in the early 19th century, it reflects the historical context of the British maritime world.
- Nautical Fiction — The narrative is deeply rooted in naval life and the experiences of sailors.
- Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships interwoven with the main plot.
Tags
adventure · sea · maritime · sailing · naval · friendship · courage · exploration · romance · conflict · loyalty · betrayal
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVIII
- CHAPTER XIX
- CHAPTER XX
- CHAPTER XXI
- CHAPTER XXII
- CHAPTER XXIII
- CHAPTER XXIV
- CHAPTER XXV
- CHAPTER XXVI
- CHAPTER XXVII
- CHAPTER XXVIII
- CHAPTER XXIX
- CHAPTER XXX
- CHAPTER XXXI
- CHAPTER XXXII
- CHAPTER XXXIII
- CHAPTER XXXIV
- CHAPTER XXXV
- CHAPTER XXXVI
- CHAPTER XXXVII
- CHAPTER XXXVIII
- CHAPTER XXXIX
- CHAPTER XL
- CHAPTER XLI
- CHAPTER XLII
- CHAPTER XLIII
- CHAPTER XLIV
- CHAPTER XLV
- CHAPTER XLVI
- CHAPTER XLVII
- CHAPTER XLVIII
- CHAPTER XLIX
- CHAPTER L
- CHAPTER LI
- CHAPTER LII
- CHAPTER LIII