A concise overview, richly illustrated, of the historical background to the acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin novels.
This book is a companion to Patrick O'Brian's sea novels, a straightforward exploration of what daily life in Nelson's navy was really like, for everyone from the captain down to the rawest recruit. What did they eat? What songs did they sing? What was the schedule of watches? How were the officers and crew paid, and what was the division of prize-money?"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Book Description Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Foxing to prelim pages. Toning to page ends. DJ with some edge wear and creasing. Seller Inventory # 9999-9990552515
Book Description hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_366454285
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR003209330
Book Description Hard cover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Jacket is price-clipped and a little worn. Cover and inside pages are clean and unmarked. Seller Inventory # 1129953
Book Description Hardcover. Octavo; G+/G; Hardcover with DJ; DJ spine, yellow with black print; DJ in mylar, light edgewear, light puckering, price-clipped; Boards in purple cloth, light wear to spine caps and corners, else clean and tight; Text block clean and tight but for penciled date on rear endpaper; 76 pages, illustrated (chiefly b&w). 1358267. FP New Rockville Stock. Seller Inventory # 1358267
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001951448
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. 1st Edition. 1974. Collins. Hardcover. GOOD First Edition. DJ Good. Light foxing and tanning. 10x7. Seller Inventory # 2067320
Book Description Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 76pp. Plates. Diagrams. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 006100
Book Description (Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Patrick O'Brian's classic, collectible work on the fighting vessels of the Royal Navy during the period of great growth in the 18th century. This is not only about the ships but also the men who sailed them and their lives aboard - what they wore, what they ate, how much they were paid and the songs they sang. The real 'Men-of-War' of the title. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Collins & Brown) (ISBN: 0001922475) (Pagination: 76pp, 29 b/w & 8 colour illustrations, index) (Condition: vg in dw) UL-XXXXXX. Seller Inventory # 29113-01
Book Description Maroon hardback cloth cover. First Edition. 240mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). 76pp. With rubbed and lightly chipped dust jacket. VG : in very good condition. Spine faded. Browning to prelims. Seller Inventory # obr20a