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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Frank Mildmay; Or, The Naval Officer
A mischievous young man's hunger for adventure pulls him into a life at sea, where he faces the stern realities of naval discipline and battle.
By Frederick Marryat
The Little Savage
A young boy stranded on a deserted island struggles for survival, battling both the wilderness and a cruel companion, as he fights to define his very existence.
By Frederick Marryat
The Privateer's-Man, One hundred Years Ago
Embark on a thrilling sea adventure where a young sailor must confront deadly battles and weigh his duty against the price of war, forcing him to question the very nature of right and wrong.
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 Pacha of Many Tales
In a land ruled by a bumbling leader, a quick-witted barber spins tales of power, control, and clever schemes to stay one step ahead.
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
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 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
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
Olla Podrida
In a world of disguise and deception, a monk posing as a nobleman weaves a tangled web of love, revenge, and mistaken identities.
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