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Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Paperback. Patrick published two novels under his original name. Later that evening, Aubrey learns that he has been promoted to the rank of commander and has been given command of the 14-gun HM Sloop Sophie. The sea battles were really good, even though I usually skim through that sort of thing. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Condition: GOOD. [1], Although Aubrey's exploits are historically-sourced, his personality is O'Brian's own invention and differs significantly from that of the real Cochrane,[9] a Scot who could at times be rash, confrontational and disagreeable. The sea battles were really good, even though I usually skim through that sort of thing. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 10: 0393307050ISBN 13: 9780393307054, About this Item: W. W. Norton & Company. He continued working on his naval novels until his death in early 2000 at Trinity College in Dublin where he had been living.
For Conradian power of description and sheer excitement there is nothing in naval fiction to beat the stern chase as the outgunned Leopard staggers through mountain waves in icy latitudes Jack Aubrey: English, but to me it sounds a lot like orrder, enthusiastic but insecure and quick to anger. His childhood had its fair share of poverty and isolation, seeing him miss out on school at times and spending a lot of time with his father and stepmother in Lewes, East Sussex. Phenomenal. O'Brian is not only a great writer but captures the time in a way that is both accurate and fascinating.
Pro Quo Books I think back all the time and wonder, what if I hadn’t picked up that first book? This pair make Hornblower look like a pansy!
Seller Inventory # 3263297047. They sail in HM Sloop of War Sophie with first lieutenant James Dillon, a wealthy and aristocratic Irishman. Maturin, who has never been aboard a man-of-war, struggles to understand nautical customs, and O'Brian has the crew explain to him (and to the reader) naval terminology and the official practice whereby prize money can be awarded for captured enemy vessels. Seller Inventory # 3015966935. 1-16 of 644 results for Books: "Master and Commander" Master and Commander: Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 1. multiplyillustration.com © 2019. W. W. Norton & Company. More information about this seller
Harte ensures that Aubrey receives none of those things, though he cannot prevent Aubrey gaining a reputation within the Royal Navy as one of its great, young fighting captains. Besides the Aubrey/Maturin books, he also wrote a few standalone novels and short story collections. In this one, the USA is plunged into a blackout as terrorists take out the power grid and only one man can save the day – Mitch Rapp! | Contact this seller The characters are amazing especially Captain Jack Aubrey, although I must admit I sift through the battles. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. 412 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR WITH NAME IMPRINT ON PRE-TILE PAGE. "[37], According to Richard Snow in 2004, the first meeting between Aubrey and Maturin (with which the novel opens) led to "the greatest friendship of modern literature". They are fascinating to read. Possible clean ex-library copy, with their stickers and or stamp(s). It doesn't take long, but the range of his vocalizations is quite impressive. Although the quality dims over the last five volumes, the first fifteen are faultless.
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