
Captian Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) first attempted to run away to sea at fourteen. His father, a member of Parliament, helped him secure a midshipman’s berth on a frigate commanded by the daring Thomas Cochrane. Frederick would go on to serve in the British Royal Navy for over twenty years, serving in the Battle of Aix Roads and the War of 1812. When he turned his pen to naval life, he became the preeminent chronicler of British naval seamen in the great Age of Nelson.

The Life of Captain Frederick Marryat: Book One of the Marryat Cycle1

Frank Mildmay (Book Two of the Marryat Cycle)1

The King's Own (Book Three of the Marryat Cycle)1

Newton Forster (Book Four of the Marryat Cycle)1

Peter Simple (Book Five of the Marryat Cycle)1

Jacob Faithful (Book Six of the Marryat Cycle)1

Mr. Midshipman Easy (Book Seven of the Marryat Cycle)1

The Pirate and the Three Cutters (Book Eight of the Marryat Cycle)1

Snarleyyow (Book Nine of the Marryat Cycle)1

The Phantom Ship (Book Ten of the Marryat Cycle)1

Poor Jack (Book Eleven of the Marryat Cycle)1

Masterman Ready (Book Twelve of the Marryat Cycle)1

Percival Keene (Book Thirteen of the Marryat Cycle)1

The Privateersman (Book Fourteen of the Marryat Cycle)1