Snarleyyow
Gelesen von Arnold
Frederick Marryat
(4,62 Sterne; 50 Bewertungen)
This is a quite amusing nautical tale of the British Navy of the around the year 1700. While, as with much early 'humor', it is somewhat heavy-handed, the sympathies
of the author are clear and good, and cruelty is often averted by good fortune or background characters. First published under the title 'The Dog Fiend', the primary
characters are an evil captain of a cutter and his dog. The dog seems indestructible, as is the poor cabin boy who is the butt of the captain's ill humor, and who often
is chewed on by the dog. The cutter is sent against smugglers, transporting ' Alamodes and lute strings' - a term for foreign silks. But, the smugglers really are
Jacobites plotting against King William, and much of the action relates to politics of that time.
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Chapters
In which as often happens at Sea when Signals are not made out, Friends exchang…
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In which the Widow lays a Trap for Mr Vanslyperken, and Smallbones lays a Trap …
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In which is explained the Sublime Mystery of Keelhauling—Snarleyyow saves Small…
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In which Snarleyyow does not at all assist his Master’s Cause with the Widow Va…
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In which Resolutions are entered into in all Quarters, and Jemmy Ducks is accus…
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In which the Ship’s Company join in a Chorus, and the Corporal goes on a Cruise
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In which some new Characters appear on the Stage, although the Corporal is not …
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In which the Crew of the Yungfrau lose a Good Prize, and Snarleyyow loses his C…
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The whole of which has been fudged out of the History of England, and will ther…
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In which Mr Vanslyperken proves False to the Widow Vandersloosh, and Many Stran…
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In which are narrated the Adventures which took place in the Corporal’s Cruise …
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In which we have at last introduced a Decent Sort of Heroine, who, however, onl…
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In which Jemmy Ducks proves the Truth of Moggy’s Assertion, that there was no o…
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In which the Agency of a Red-Herring is again introduced into our Wonderful His…
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In which is shown the Imprudence of sleeping in the Open Air, even in a Summer’…
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In which Smallbones changes from a King’s Man into a Smuggler, and also changes…
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In which there is a Great Deal of Correspondence, and the Widow is called up ve…
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In which is related much Appertaining to the “Pomp and Glorious Circumstance” o…
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In which the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Rank and File, are all se…
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In which a Great Deal of Loyalty is shown to counterbalance the Treason of Vans…
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In which we trust that Everything will be arranged to the Satisfaction of our R…
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Bewertungen
Bravo from Borneo
Lord Jim
(5 Sterne)
My third Marryat book and once again a delightful tale...this time filled with treachery and deceit. There is certainly more than a nod due to the narrator who expertly read the story. Marryat's talent lies in his ability to both develop characters that are extremely engaging and then set them in a yarn within a particular historical context...this time the late 1600s and the subdifuge of action between the respective supporters of King William of Orange and the deposed King James. Importantly...this is so much more than a story about a dog...though the cur Snarleyyow does play a prominent part. Marryat provides great insight to life at the time and how hard this was for some...particularly sailors on board a British naval vessel. Loved this book.
Virginia Z
(5 Sterne)
The narrator was perfect for this hilarious Marryat yarn about Snarlyyow , a demon dog with a mysterious origin, and his equally malevolent owner.
great listen
James E
(4,5 Sterne)
well read plot a lottle here and there but really enjoyed it . narration excellent.
Very entertaining story
Dr. Dijkstra
(5 Sterne)
Great story with twists and turns to arrive at a satisfying conclusion.
elm
(4 Sterne)
Very amusing tale of treachery and treason liberally leavened with broad humor. Rather well read.
cyberhelp
(5 Sterne)
Good enough to make you think you were there and saw it all.
mtm
Matthew T.M.
(5 Sterne)
A very entertaining story, excellent job by the reader!
Rooster
(5 Sterne)
Great author! Great book! Outstanding reader!