Publisher's Synopsis
Masterman Ready is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1841. The story follows the adventures of a family who are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Seagrave and their four children, as well as a sailor named Masterman Ready who was also on board the ship. As they struggle to survive on the island, Masterman Ready proves to be a valuable asset to the family, using his skills and knowledge to help them build shelter, find food, and protect themselves from danger. The novel explores themes of survival, resourcefulness, and the importance of community and teamwork in times of crisis. Throughout the book, the characters encounter various challenges, including hostile natives, dangerous animals, and natural disasters. They also learn to adapt to their new environment and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. Masterman Ready is a classic adventure story that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of life on a deserted island and its engaging characters. It is a timeless tale of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, and has inspired many other works of literature and film.Ready was up before the sun had appeared, and he awakened William. The knapsacks had been already packed, with two bottles of water in each, wrapped round with cocoa-nut leaves, to prevent their breaking, and the beef and pork divided between each knapsack. Ready's, which was larger than William's, held the biscuit and several other things which Ready had prepared in case they might require them.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.
