Publisher's Synopsis
Olla Podrida is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a group of sailors who are on a mission to explore the South Pacific. The main character, Jack Easy, is a young man who joins the crew of the HMS Harpy in search of adventure and excitement.As they journey across the ocean, the crew encounters a variety of challenges, including storms, hostile natives, and treacherous waters. Along the way, Jack falls in love with a beautiful island girl named Nancy, and must navigate the complexities of their relationship in the midst of their dangerous mission.Throughout the novel, Marryat weaves together themes of adventure, romance, and exploration, as well as issues of class and social hierarchy. With its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its colorful cast of characters, Olla Podrida is a thrilling and engaging read for anyone interested in maritime history and adventure fiction.The conversation dropped, and we sat down to dinner; the time passed away, as it always does, when old friends, who respect and like each other, meet, after an absence of some months. After dinner we smoked cigars; and, as the evening advanced, there were none left on the table. B-- rang the bell for his servant to procure others; the servant had gone out and was no where to be found, and for security had locked the bed-room door and taken the key with him. So we drank our claret, and waited for his return. ""Thinks I to myself"" --but I said nothing.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.
