Publisher's Synopsis
Japhet in Search of a Father is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat. The story follows the life of a young boy named Japhet, who is left alone in the world after his mother dies. Japhet sets out on a journey to find his father, who he has never met before. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, both good and bad, who help him on his quest. Japhet's journey takes him from London to America, where he eventually reunites with his father. The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a classic coming-of-age story that has captivated readers for generations.1896. Marryat, English novelist who began writing after a distinguished career in the British Navy. The book begins: Those who may be pleased to honor these pages with a perusal, will not be detained with a long introductory history of my birth, parentage, and education. The very title implies that, at this period of my memoirs, I was ignorant of the two first; and it will be necessary for the due development of my narrative that I allow them to remain in the same state of bliss; for in the perusal of a tale, as well as in the pilgrimage of life, ignorance of the future may truly be considered as the greatest source of happiness. The little that was known of me at this time I will however narrate as concisely, and as correctly, as I am able. 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.
