Publisher's Synopsis
Jacob Faithful is a novel written by Frederick Marryat and first published in 1834. The book tells the story of a young orphan boy named Jacob Faithful who is taken in by a boatman and becomes a sailor on the canals of England. As he grows older, Jacob becomes an expert in his trade and navigates his way through a series of adventures and challenges, including a love triangle, a mutiny, and a near-death experience. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about loyalty, hard work, and the importance of following one's dreams. The novel is a classic example of British maritime literature, and it offers a vivid portrait of life on the canals during the 19th century. With its engaging characters, thrilling plot, and insightful commentary on social issues of the time, Jacob Faithful remains a beloved classic of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
