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Frederick Marryat
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British naval officer and novelist (1792–1848)

Also known as: Author of Peter Simple, Naval officer, Kings own,, Capt. Marryat, Captain Frederick Marryat, Captain Marryat, Captain Marryatt, F. M.

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Known works

  • Wolf's Complete Book of Terror (1988)
  • A diary in America (1839)
  • Mr. Midshipman Easy (1836)
  • Percival Keene (1842)
  • The settlers in Canada