Frederick Marryat books in order
British naval officer and novelist
- Lived
- 1792–1848
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 23
Frederick Marryat published 20 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book, beginning with The King's Own (1830).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frederick Marryat
Standalone novels in order
The King's Own (1830)
Newton Forster (1832)
Jacob Faithful (1834)
Peter Simple (1834)
Japhet in Search of a Father (1835)
The Pacha of Many Tales (1835)
Mr Midshipman Easy (1836)
The Pirate (1836)
The Phantom Ship (1837)
Olla Podrida (1840)
Masterman Ready (1841)
Percival Keene (1842)
The Settlers in Canada (1844)
The Mission (1845)
The Poacher (1846)
The Little Savage (1849)
Valerie (1849)
Poor Jack (2017)
Novellas in order
Narrative of the Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet in California, Sonora, & Western Texas (1843)
Non-fiction in order
A Diary in America (1839)
Children's books in order
Film and TV adaptations
- Midshipman Easy (1915)Film · from Mr Midshipman Easy
- Midshipman Easy (1935)Film · from Mr Midshipman Easy
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About Frederick Marryat
Captain Frederick Marryat was a Royal Navy officer and novelist. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836). He is remembered also for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). In addition, he developed a widely used system of maritime flag signalling, known as Marryat's Code.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frederick Marryat FAQ
- How many books has Frederick Marryat written?
- Frederick Marryat published 20 novels, 1 novella, 1 non-fiction book and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frederick Marryat's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The King's Own.
- What is Frederick Marryat's last book?
- Valerie (1849).
- What is Frederick Marryat's most famous book?
- The King's Own (1830) is Frederick Marryat's most widely read book.
- Which Frederick Marryat books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Mr Midshipman Easy (as Midshipman Easy, film, 1915).
- Can I read Frederick Marryat's books for free?
- Yes. 27 books by Frederick Marryat are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.