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Snarleyyow

Gelesen von Arnold

(4,612 Sterne; 49 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

Introduction of Divers Parties and a Red-Herring

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Showing what Became of the Red-Herring

9:34

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A Retrospect, and Short Description of a New Character

13:17

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In which there is a Desperate Combat

9:10

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A Consultation in which there is much Mutiny

18:46

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In which as often happens at Sea when Signals are not made out, Friends exchang…

13:15

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In which Mr Vanslyperken goes on Shore to woo the Widow Vandersloosh

8:53

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In which the Widow lays a Trap for Mr Vanslyperken, and Smallbones lays a Trap …

15:04

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A Long Chapter, in which there is Lamentation, Singing, Bibbling, and Dancing

32:18

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In which is explained the Sublime Mystery of Keelhauling—Snarleyyow saves Small…

22:56

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In which Snarleyyow does not at all assist his Master’s Cause with the Widow Va…

13:32

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In which Resolutions are entered into in all Quarters, and Jemmy Ducks is accus…

15:54

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In which the Ship’s Company join in a Chorus, and the Corporal goes on a Cruise

22:17

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In which some new Characters appear on the Stage, although the Corporal is not …

21:50

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In which the Crew of the Yungfrau lose a Good Prize, and Snarleyyow loses his C…

12:28

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In which we change the Scene, and the Sex of our Performers

19:43

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In which there is a Great Deal of Plotting, and a Little Execution

25:31

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The whole of which has been fudged out of the History of England, and will ther…

10:42

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In which Smallbones is sent to look after a Pot of Black Paint

21:35

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In which Mr Vanslyperken proves False to the Widow Vandersloosh, and Many Stran…

30:46

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In which are narrated the Adventures which took place in the Corporal’s Cruise …

20:55

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In which Snarleyyow proves to be the Devil, and no Mistake

24:49

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In which Mr Vanslyperken finds Great Cause of Vexation and Satisfaction

21:37

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In which Mr Vanslyperken has Nothing but Trouble from the Beginning to the End

28:43

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In which Mr Vanslyperken proves that he has a Great Aversion to Cold Steel

15:04

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In which Mr Vanslyperken sees a Ghost

13:14

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In which Mr Vanslyperken is taught a Secret

17:55

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In which we have at last introduced a Decent Sort of Heroine, who, however, onl…

25:37

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In which Jemmy Ducks proves the Truth of Moggy’s Assertion, that there was no o…

27:04

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In which Mr Vanslyperken treats the Ladies

35:12

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In which Snarleyyow again triumphs over his Enemies

19:28

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Listeners never hear any Good of Themselves

26:50

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In which there is nothing very Particular or very Interesting

14:06

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Besides other Matter, containing an Argument

21:04

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In which the Agency of a Red-Herring is again introduced into our Wonderful His…

19:49

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In which Mr Vanslyperken, although at Fault, comes in for the Brush

18:48

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In which Mr Vanslyperken drives a very Hard Bargain

14:20

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In which Mr Vanslyperken is taken for a Witch

11:40

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In which is recorded a most Barbarous and Bloody Murder

25:33

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In which a most Horrid Spectre disturbs the Equanimity of Mr Vanslyperken

15:53

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In which is shown how Dangerous it is to tell a Secret

18:42

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In which is shown the Imprudence of sleeping in the Open Air, even in a Summer’…

13:07

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In which Smallbones changes from a King’s Man into a Smuggler, and also changes…

20:23

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In which Mr Vanslyperken meets with a Double Defeat

20:27

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In which Mr Vanslyperken proves his Loyalty and his Fidelity to King William

18:26

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In which there is much Bustle and Confusion, Plot and Counter-Plot

20:20

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Which is rather interesting

14:54

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In which there is a Great Deal of Correspondence, and the Widow is called up ve…

18:43

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In which is related much Appertaining to the “Pomp and Glorious Circumstance” o…

14:56

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In which the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Rank and File, are all se…

12:19

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In which the Jacobite Cause is Triumphant by Sea as well as by Land

12:23

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In which a Great Deal of Loyalty is shown to counterbalance the Treason of Vans…

15:33

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Trial and Execution of two of the Principal Personages in our History

13:30

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In which Affairs begin to wind up

12:45

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In which we trust that Everything will be arranged to the Satisfaction of our R…

16:12

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Bewertungen

Bravo from Borneo

(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.

(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

(4,5 Sterne)

well read plot a lottle here and there but really enjoyed it . narration excellent.

Very entertaining story

(5 Sterne)

Great story with twists and turns to arrive at a satisfying conclusion.

(4 Sterne)

Very amusing tale of treachery and treason liberally leavened with broad humor. Rather well read.

(5 Sterne)

Good enough to make you think you were there and saw it all.

mtm

(5 Sterne)

A very entertaining story, excellent job by the reader!

(5 Sterne)

Great author! Great book! Outstanding reader!