Jacob Faithful and The Mission is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The book follows the life of Jacob Faithful, a young man who grew up in poverty and becomes a sailor. The story takes place in the 19th century and is set in England. Jacob's life changes when he meets a wealthy family who takes him in as their own. He falls in love with their daughter, but their relationship is complicated by their different social classes. Jacob's adventures take him from the high seas to the countryside, and he faces many challenges along the way.The second part of the book, The Mission, follows Jacob as he embarks on a mission to rescue his friend who has been captured by pirates. The story takes place in the Caribbean and is full of action and adventure.Overall, Jacob Faithful and The Mission is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and perseverance. It is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.1896. Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. This volume contains Jacob Faithful, which is the first of a trio of novels which Captain Marryat wrote in the course of the year 1834, the other two being Mr. Midshipman Easy and Japhet in Search of a Father, and The Mission; or, Scenes in Africa. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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