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Frederick Marryat
AuthorBooks · Second hand1792-1848
Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and 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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Birth
1792
Death
1848
First book
1807
Years writing
41
Frederick Marryat combined his career as a naval officer with a prolific literary path.
Born in London in 1792, his sea experience fueled much of his adventure novels.
He is globally recognized as a fundamental author of children's and young adult literature.
His most iconic work, Mr Midshipman Easy, reflects his deep knowledge of life on board.
Throughout his life, he wrote over 700 works, establishing himself as a pillar of historical fiction.