Which 19th century author improved the system of signalling at sea and wrote "Mr Midshipman Easy", "Masterman Ready" and "The Children of the New Forest"?
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Which 19th century American author went to sea aged 17 in a whaler, deserted twice, was captured by cannibals and joined a man of war before writing novels such as "White Jacket" and "Billy Budd"?
Which early 20th century American novelist wrote "The Crisis", "Crossing", "Coniston", "Mr Crewe's Career" and "Far Country"?