The Mission; or Scenes in Africa

Captain Frederick Marryat (1792–1848) was a British Royal Navy officer and a prolific author renowned for his early works in the sea fiction genre. Marryat's firsthand experience in the maritime world, having served during the Napoleonic Wars, imbued his literature with authenticity and adventure. Transitioning from a naval career to literary pursuits, Marryat's novels often featured nautical sett...