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Book Synopsis Now in its second edition, this expanded work catalogs every person, animal, ship and cannon mentioned by name in the 21 books of Patrick O''Brian''s series on the maritime adventures of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin. The novels, renowned for their far-ranging web of wit and allusion, teem with thousands of characters and ships, both imaginary and historical. From Master and Commander to 21: The Unfinished Voyage, this book distinguishes the fictional from the factual, making a useful series companion for the casual reader and the most ardent fans. Each of the more than 5,000 alphabetized entries provides a reference to the novels and chapters in which the topic appears. Additionally, biographical notes on the historical figures are included, with sources provided in an annotated bibliography.
Trade Reviewany library serving Patrick O'Brian fans will want this title""-
Booklist; ""excellent""-
ARBA""I thought Anthony Gary Brown's companion to the Aubrey-Maturin novels as indispensable as a mainmast or a compass for any reader who would put to sea in their company""-Lewis Lapham,
Harper's Magazine
