The Mission by Frederick Marryat

Name: The Mission
Author: Frederick Marryat

The Mission is a novel by Frederick Marryat that tells the story of a young man named Frank Mildmay who joins the British Navy and becomes involved in various adventures, including battles with pirates and mutinies. The book was published in 1829 and is considered one of Marryat's most popular works.

By Frederick Marryat · First published 1827 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Colonial Literature · 29 chapters · 126,951 words

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It was in the autumn of the year 1828, that an elderly and infirm gentleman was slowly pacing up and down in a large dining-room. He had apparently finished his dinner, although it was not yet five o'clock, and the descending sun shone bright and warm through the windows, which were level with the ground, and from which there was a view of a spacious park, highly ornamented with old timber. He held a newspaper in one hand, and had the other behind his back, as if for support, for he was bent forward, and looked very feeble and emaciated.

After pacing for some time, he sat down in an easy chair and remained in deep thought, holding the newspaper in both his hands.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Frederick Marryat
Date: 1827 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Colonial Literature, Coming-of-Age, Family Saga
Length: 126,951 words
Structure: 29 chapters, 1,809 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The narrative focuses on exploration and the protagonist's journey through uncharted territories.
Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, incorporating real historical events and figures.
Colonial Literature — Themes of colonialism and interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples are central to the plot.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and development throughout the story.