An exciting adventure indeed as the Seagrave family, en route to Australia, are shipwrecked and become castaways on a desert tropical island. Thankfully Masterman Ready, a good man to have in a crisis, is on hand to build shelter and solve the many problems they encounter—to build a fish pool, catch turtles and how to cultivate the available resources.Ready, a man of great practical experience and a history laden with much to regret is also qualified to dispense moral advice to the...

"The Pirate" tells the story of a young man named Tom Saunders who sets out on a seafaring adventure, encountering pirates, shipwrecks, and other maritime dangers. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and tests of courage as he strives to prove himself and seek his fortune."The Three Cutters" follows the adventures of Captain Edward Mildmay and his crew aboard the Revenue cutter "Rapid." As they patrol the waters off the coast of England, they encounter smugglers, pirates, and other...

“Peter Simple" is a naval novel that follows the adventures of the protagonist, Peter Simple, as he rises through the ranks of the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The novel provides a humorous and realistic portrayal of life at sea during this period, capturing the camaraderie among sailors, naval battles, and the challenges faced by those in the service."The Three Cutters" is another maritime novel by Captain Marryat. The story centers around three revenue cutters—fast-sail...

It seems there might be some confusion in the title you provided. Captain Marryat wrote several novels set in Africa, including "The Mission; or, Scenes in Africa" (1845). This work is a tale of adventure and exploration in Africa, providing readers with a glimpse into the colonial attitudes and exploration endeavors of the time.Marryat's novels, including those written for young readers, often featured themes of courage, exploration, and the challenges faced in distant lands. If you enjoy...

Masterman Ready written by Captain Marryat who was a British Royal Navy officer, a novelist, and an acquaintance of Charles Dickens. This book is one of many works by him. It has already Published in 1841. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures...

Four young orphans are determined to avenge their father's death as they set out to help restore deposed King Charles the First to the throne. Set in this turbulent time of English history, when Oliver Cromwell's Leveller army hunted down those loyal to the king, Children of the New Forest is an enjoyable and vivid story of adventure and courage.

Mr Midshipman Easy by Captain Frederick Marryat offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classroom di...

This book contains the thrilling tale of Newton Forster and his adventures after being forced into the Navy. Newton faces non-stop action, from murder and insanity, gangs to pirates, and treachery to romance, this book is bound to keep the reader thrilled from start to finish. This book, written by Frederick Marryat and originally published in 1832, is now being republished here with a new introductory biography. Frederick Marryat was a British Navy officer and Novelist. Notable works incl...

Jack Easy, a midshipman in the Royal Navy, is a man with a particular socialistic philosophy, which he has adopted ironically from his wealthy father. More satirical comedy than treatise on economic philosophy, "Mr. Midshipman Easy" is a coming of age story of its title character, who while at sea befriends a lower deck seaman named Mesty, an escaped slave, who had been a prince in Africa. Mesty is sympathetic to Easy's philosophy however by the end of the novel real world experiences shif...

Mr. Midshipman Easy written by Captain Frederick Marryat who was a Royal Navy officer, a novelist, and an acquaintance of Charles Dickens. This book was published in 1836. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due...

England in 1647: King Charles is in prison, and Cromwell's men are fighting the King's men. These are dangerous times for everybody. The four Beverley children have no parents; their mother is dead and their father died while fighting for the King. Now Cromwell's soldiers have come to burn the house - with the children in it. The four of them escape into the New Forest - but how will they live? What will they eat? And will Cromwell's soldiers find them?