Mr. Midshipman Easy

Mr. Midshipman Easy, a novel by Captain Frederick Marryat published in 1836, follows the adventures of a young midshipman during the Napoleonic Wars, a period in which Marryat himself served. Renowned for its depiction of naval life, the book is considered a pioneering work in the sea story genre and is notable as one of the early Young Adult novels. The story has been adapted into films twice, in 1916 and 1935. Marryat, a contemporary of Charles Dickens, is celebrated for his contributions to literature and naval history.