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.
Peter Simple
A naive young man's misadventures in the Royal Navy promise a humorous journey of self-discovery amidst a cast of peculiar characters.
By Frederick Marryat
Poor Jack
In a world shaped by sea and social divides, a son battles against family conflicts in his pursuit of a brighter future.
By Frederick Marryat
Valerie
Born into a world of expectation and constraint, a young woman must find her own path to freedom against the wishes of her overbearing mother in post-Napoleonic France.
By Frederick Marryat
The Settlers in Canada
A family risks everything to build a new life in the wild lands of Canada, facing challenges that test their courage and love for one another.
By Frederick Marryat
The Mission; or Scenes in Africa
Driven by tragedy and fueled by faint hope, a young adventurer ventures into the wilds of Africa to uncover the truth behind a devastating shipwreck and find closure for his grieving relative.
By Frederick Marryat
Newton Forster; Or, The Merchant Service
Amidst roaring seas and shifting allegiances, a young man chases his nautical dreams while a family secret washes ashore, changing everything.
By Frederick Marryat
Mr. Midshipman Easy
A gentleman's new views on equality and his family's unexpected adventures lead to both humor and life lessons during a time of naval warfare.
By Frederick Marryat
Poor Jack
Set in the 1800s along a great, gray river, follow a young man navigating family drama and societal expectations as he tries to find his place in the world.
By Frederick Marryat
The Little Savage
Growing up alone on a desolate island with a demanding caretaker changes a young boy's life as he discovers a world far beyond his isolated existence.
By Frederick Marryat
The Mission
Fueled by the crushing grief of a lost family, a young adventurer risks everything to cross the African interior in search of answers and, potentially, a miracle.
By Frederick Marryat
Diary in America, Series Two
Embark on a journey through 1830s America with a witty traveler as he navigates quirky transportation and offers candid opinions on a nation finding its identity.
By Frederick Marryat
The King's Own
Amidst raging seas and rebellious hearts, a sailor wrongly accused must navigate treachery and betrayal to reclaim his honor.
By Frederick Marryat
The Pacha of Many Tales
Witness a ruler's obsession with fantastical stories of adventure and intrigue unfolds, revealing a world of wonder, despair, and comedic absurdity.
By Frederick Marryat
The Pirate, and The Three Cutters
Amidst a treacherous sea, the lives of a captain, a young naval officer, and shipwreck survivors become intertwined with the looming threat of piracy.
By Frederick Marryat
Diary in America, Series One
Embark on a mid-19th century journey through America and Canada, where a traveler observes and critiques the budding cultural identity of a nation in transition.
By Frederick Marryat
The Settlers in Canada
Seeking fortune and adventure, an English family braves the wilds of 1790s Canada, facing dangers from wild animals and the native inhabitants.
By Frederick Marryat
The Pirate
Amid shipwrecks and ruthless pirates, a group of castaways navigates treacherous seas, where survival depends on courage and resilience.
By Frederick Marryat
The Three Cutters
Wealthy passengers aboard a luxurious yacht find themselves in a thrilling game of cat and mouse with revenue cutters and crafty smugglers along the English coastline.
By Frederick Marryat
Masterman Ready; Or, The Wreck of the "Pacific"
When a devastating storm shipwrecks a family and a seasoned sailor, they must unite and use all their skills to survive the perils of a deserted island.
By Frederick Marryat
The Children of the New Forest
Orphaned siblings flee into the wilderness and transform into resourceful survivors amidst the dangers of war.
By Frederick Marryat