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Jacob Faithful

Jacob Faithful

Frederic Marryat, rebelling against the future his affluent family had envisioned for him, enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1806 when he was only 14. He served under Lord Cochran’s command on the HMS Imperieuse, experiencing over 50 sea battles and eventually rising to the rank of Post Captain. Upon retiring, Marryat channeled his experiences into writing, becoming a pioneer in nautical fiction. His tales often drew inspiration from his naval career, including his novel, Jacob Faithful. This is a vivid portrayal of the lives of Thames watermen, focusing on Jacob, a child born and raised on the river. After becoming an orphan under strange circumstances, Jacob navigates through life, from education to apprenticeships, until he is forced into the Royal Navy. This novel provides an intriguing glimpse into the life of 19th Century London and its bustling river.

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01 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 25 min 27 sec
02 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 25 min 50 sec
03 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 16 min 51 sec
04 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 23 min 12 sec
05 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 29 min 27 sec
06 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 25 min 35 sec
07 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 20 min 19 sec
08 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 20 min 45 sec
09 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 22 min 38 sec
10 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 26 min 22 sec
11 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 17 min 48 sec
12 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 18 min 22 sec
13 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 18 min 12 sec
14 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 18 min 41 sec
15 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 20 min 5 sec
16 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 18 min 35 sec
17 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 26 min 35 sec
18 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 26 min 37 sec
19 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 24 min 32 sec
20 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 22 min 29 sec
21 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 31 min 55 sec
22 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 19 min 37 sec
23 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 21 min 37 sec
24 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 22 min 45 sec
25 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 38 min 23 sec
26 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 22 min 58 sec
27 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 24 min 8 sec
28 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 33 min 25 sec
29 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 24 min 54 sec
30 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 24 min 24 sec
31 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 18 min 26 sec
32 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 14 min 41 sec
33 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 30 min 25 sec
34 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 14 min 30 sec
35 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 15 min 29 sec
36 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 26 min 39 sec
37 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 20 min 37 sec
38 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 22 min 18 sec
39 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 28 min 15 sec
40 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 18 min 43 sec
41 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 17 min 55 sec
42 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 23 min 29 sec
43 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 14 min 34 sec
44 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 18 min 36 sec
45 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 21 min 48 sec
46 - Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat 25 min 24 sec

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