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Patrick obrians novels may not be a match for cs foresters as pure naval adventure, but that is because there is so much more to them. The first in patrick o brian s twentyvolume aubreymaturin series, master and commander is both a compelling narrative and a fine foundation for the books to follow. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 6576 pages and is available in hardcover format. Dean king is an awardwinning author, well established authority on nautical literature and history and on patrick o brian. Patrick o brian, born richard patrick russ in 1914 in buckinghamshire, england, was wellknown for his series of novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars among his honors was the award of commander of the british empire c.
A lexicon and companion to patrick obrians seafaring tales. The most recent message appears at the top of the index. Patrick obrians acclaimed aubreymaturin series of historical novels has been described as a masterpiece david mamet, new york times, addictively readable patrick t. Patrick obrian, cbe 12 december 1914 2 january 2000, born richard patrick russ, was an english novelist and translator, best known for his aubreymaturin series of sea novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars, and centred on the friendship of the english naval captain jack aubrey and the irishcatalan physician stephen maturin. He lived for many years in south west france and he died in dublin in january 20. Master and commander is the story of the maturing and tempestuous relationship between a ships captain and the ships surgeon, dr.
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