Poor Jack

About this eBook

Author

Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Language

English

LoC Class

PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

Subject

Poor -- Fiction

Category

Text

eBook-No.

21575

Project Gutenberg

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21575

Release Date

May 22, 2007

Copyright

Public domain in the USA.

Contents

1. 1.Untitled
2. 2."Poor Jack" — Chapter One. — In which, like most people who tell their own stories, I begin with the histories of other people. — Chapter Two. — My father does what most sailors do—He makes a foolish marriage, one of the consequences of which is brought to light at the end of the chapter. — Chapter Three. — In which my mother proves herself a tender wife, and at the same time shows her patriotism and devotion to her country. — Chapter Four. — In which I tell the reader all I can recollect about myself, and moreover prove the truth of the old adage “that it is a wise child who knows its own father.” — Chapter Five. — My father and mother meet after an absence of six years. She discovers that he is no longer a Coxswain but a Boatswain’s Mate. — Chapter Six. — A bright pleasant evening after a squall, in which the art of angling is introduced in a way which would have added to the knowledge of Izaac Walton himself. — Chapter Seven. — In which my mother gives my father a scriptural lesson. My father’s grief at parting with an old friend—He expostulates with my mother and quits the house. — Chapter Eight. — In which the doctor pays a visit and receives no fee; and I am obliged to work very hard to procure myself a livelihood. — Chapter Nine. — In which I take a cruise contrary to the received rules of navigation—On my return from a cold expedition, I meet with a cold reception. — Chapter Ten. — In which I narrate what I consider the most fortunate incident in my life; and Ben the Whaler confides to me a very strange history. — Chapter Eleven. — In which the doctor lets out some very novel modes of medical treatment, which are attended with the greatest success. — Chapter Twelve. — I prefer a suit to Old Nanny, and procure a new suit of clothes—The advantage of being well dressed—You may walk out with the ladies. — Chapter Thirteen. — I am so unfashionable as to pay my debts—Ben’s opinion as to my father’s return—the chances exemplified in the list of killed and wounded—the L’Orient blowing up, and the Royal George going down. — The Loss of the Royal George. — Chapter Fourteen. — My father makes his appearance, having left his leg, but not his tail, behind him—My father is pensioned off by my mother as well as by his country. — Chapter Fifteen. — In which is proved the truth of the proverb “When your own house is made of glass, you never should be the first to throw stones.” — Chapter Sixteen. — Showing how Old Nanny fell sick and got well again. — Chapter Seventeen. — A morning concert, in which the opposition is as great as black to white. — Chapter Eighteen. — I get into very doubtful company—I am tempted, and, like a true son of Adam, I fall. — Chapter Nineteen. — I am tempted again—My pride is roused, and my course of life is changed in consequence. — Chapter Twenty. — Much ado about nothing; or, a specimen of modern patronage. — Chapter Twenty One. — A most important present is made to me; and, as it will eventually appear, the generosity of the giver is rewarded. — Chapter Twenty Two. — In which a story is begun and not finished, which I think the reader will regret as much as, at the time, I did. — Chapter Twenty Three. — “Recollect,” says the fellow, “you have thrown overboard a black tom cat!” — Chapter Twenty Four. — Bramble’s method of education proves very effective—he also points out a position in which you may prefer your enemies to your friends. — Chapter Twenty Five. — In which Bramble points out to me that singing is part of the profession of a pilot. — Chapter Twenty Six. — In which I go afloat, and obtain some knowledge of the English Channel. — Chapter Twenty Seven. — Showing the importance on board ship of a rope’s end well applied. — Chapter Twenty Eight. — Some little difference in the proceeds of this chapter, and my former “copper for Poor Jack, your Honour.” — Chapter Twenty Nine. — In which I learn the history of Old Nanny. — Chapter Thirty. — Strong symptoms of mutiny, which is fortunately quelled by granting a supply. — Chapter Thirty One. — In which my father proves he can give good advice as well as Peter Anderson. — Chapter Thirty Two. — In which there is a hop, skip, and a jump. — Chapter Thirty Three. — In which the sine qua non of all novels is, for the first time, introduced. — Chapter Thirty Four. — More cry than wool—Bramble would dig a pit for another and tumbles in along with him. — Chapter Thirty Five. — We have great hopes of not seeing the inside of a French prison, but we are disappointed. — Chapter Thirty Six. — With those powerful agents, fire and water, we contrive to escape from a French prison. — Chapter Thirty Seven. — Another escape, more fortunate than the one recorded in the preceding chapter. — Chapter Thirty Eight. — Which is all about love—Bramble confides to me all his acquaintance with the tender passion. — Chapter Thirty Nine. — In which I receive a very severe blow from a party or parties unknown. — Chapter Forty. — Showing the great advantages to be derived from patronage. — Chapter Forty One. — In which it is proved that sailors have very correct ideas as to metempsychosis. — Chapter Forty Two. — A heavy gale, a wreck and a rescue. — Chapter Forty Three. — A scene in the hospital, and a strange discovery. — Chapter Forty Four. — Spicer discloses strange matters. — Chapter Forty Five. — Spicer’s death. — Chapter Forty Six. — In which Mrs St. Felix refuses a splendid offer which I am duly empowered to make to her. — Chapter Forty Seven. — In which a new character appears upon the stage, and I play the part of a pilot on shore. — Chapter Forty Eight. — My sister Virginia is at last placed in a situation which is satisfactory to my mother as well as to herself. — Chapter Forty Nine. — My father, much to his surprise, has a bit of land to put his foot upon, and say, “This is my own.” — Chapter Fifty. — An adventure which at first promised to be the most unfortunate, and eventually proved the most fortunate in my life. — Chapter Fifty One. — Being the last chapter, the reader may pretty well guess the contents of it. — Chapter Fifty Two. — Finale.

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