The Pacha of Many Tales

Captain Frederick Marryat (1792–1848) was a distinguished British Royal Navy officer, novelist, and an early pioneer of the sea story genre. His adventurous life at sea provided a wealth of experiences that he adeptly transposed into his literary career. Marryat joined the Navy at the young age of 14 and served during the Napoleonic Wars, where he excelled and was commended for his bravery. After ...