The Arethusa by Captain Frederick Chamier
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ePublished by
June 2025
Originally published 1837
Fiction, Age of Sail
Author: Frederick Chamier
ePublished by
June 2025
Originally published 1837
Fiction, Age of Sail
Author: Frederick Chamier
Frederick Chamier (November 2, 1796–October 29, 1870) is the forgotten giant of nautical fiction and The Arethusa: A Naval Story is another satisfying read for Age of Sail lovers. The story follows the fortunes and misfortunes of two young midshipmen who seem to be opposites in every characteristic—opposite in temperament, opposite in monetary resources, opposite in morality. One of them will succeed in his naval career and one of them will not, but perhaps the author will surprise the reader with which is which and certainly the author will surprise the reader with their relationship at the end.
Published originally in 1837 in three separate volumes, this digital version is complete with all three volumes included.
Published originally in 1837 in three separate volumes, this digital version is complete with all three volumes included.