Portrait of Frederick Marryat

Frederick Marryat

Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and a novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.

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Newton Forster; Or, The Merchant Service

"Newton Forster; Or, The Merchant Service" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book follows the life of young Newto...

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The Little Savage

"The Little Savage" by Captain Marryat is a novel written during the early 19th century. The book tells the story of Frank Henniker, a boy who finds h...

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The Children of the New Forest

"The Children of the New Forest" by Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. Set during the tumultuous times of th...

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The Pirate

"The Pirate" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds amidst the perils of sea voyages, focusi...

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Peter Simple

"Peter Simple" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. It chronicles the life and adventures of a young man named P...

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Percival Keene

"Percival Keene" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Percival ...

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The Mission; or Scenes in Africa

"The Mission; or Scenes in Africa" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Sir Charles Wilmot, an el...

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The King's Own

"The King's Own" by Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of naval conflict and mutiny, ...

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Mr. Midshipman Easy

"Mr. Midshipman Easy" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Nicodemus Easy, a gentleman from Ha...

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The Privateer's-Man, One hundred Years Ago

"The Privateer's-Man, One Hundred Years Ago" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows t...

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Diary in America, Series One

"Diary in America, Series One" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book presents the author's keen...

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The Settlers in Canada

"The Settlers in Canada" by Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the Campbell family as they e...

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Poor Jack

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The Poacher; Or, Joseph Rushbrook

"The Poacher; Or, Joseph Rushbrook" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Joseph Rushbrook, a f...

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The Pacha of Many Tales

"The Pacha of Many Tales" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a fiction work written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds in a whimsical and satir...

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The Three Cutters

"The Three Cutters" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against a backdrop of maritime adventures and social ...

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The Children of the New Forest

"The Children of the New Forest" by Captain Frederick Marryat is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set during the tumultuous period ...

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Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet

"Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Monsieur Vi...

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Masterman Ready; Or, The Wreck of the "Pacific"

"Masterman Ready; Or, The Wreck of the 'Pacific'" by Frederick Marryat is a novel aimed at children, written in the early 19th century. The story begi...

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Mr. Midshipman Easy

"Mr. Midshipman Easy" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces us to Nicodemus Easy, a gentleman from Ham...

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