"Masterman Ready" by Frederick Marryat is a children's novel published in 1841. When a fierce storm wrecks their ship, the Seagrave family finds themselves stranded on a desert island with only their servant and an experienced sailor named Masterman Ready. Together, they must learn to survive against natural hazards and unexpected dangers. Written as a realistic response to "The Swiss Family Robinson," Marryat's tale combines maritime adventure with moral lessons, showing both the hardships and resourcefulness required for survival at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)