Masterman Ready; Or, The Wreck of the "Pacific"

Captain Frederick Marryat (1792–1848) was a British Royal Navy officer, novelist, and an early pioneer of the sea story. He is best known for his semi-autobiographical works and his children's novels, which provided a unique combination of vivid maritime experience and a talent for storytelling. Marryat joined the Royal Navy at the age of 14 and served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars. ...