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<p>the First Novel Patrick O'brian Ever Wrote About The Sea, A Precursor To The Acclaimed Aubrey/maturin Series.</p><h3>publishers Weekly</h3><p>originally Published In 1956, This Is O'brian's First Novel Of The Sea. But It Is More Than Just A Curiosity From The Author Of The 16 Wonderful Aubrey/maturin Books, Most Recently The Wine-dark Sea ; It Can Stand On Its Own As An Entertaining And Psychologically Astute Narrative. Based On British Commodore George Anson's Four-year Circumnavigation That Began In 1740, The Book Focuses On Young Midshipman Peter Palafox. A Younger Son Of A Poor Irish Parson, Peter Is Sweet-natured, Impetuous And Innocent (though Well Educated: He Knows English, Irish, Latin And Greek). Much Of The Narrative Follows His Evolution Into A Capable Seaman With A Talent For Leadership And--after The Capture Of Large Sums Of Spanish Gold And Silver--into A Rich Man. This Early Work Has Practically All The Naval Lore And Sense Of Place That Grace The Aubrey/maturin Books; The Scenes In China Are Particular Standouts. Shipboard Life Rings True, The Story Never Flags And Humor Abounds: ``well, He Is A Wonderful Poacher For A Protestant,'' Observes One Anglo-irishman.

Author

O'Brian, Patrick, 1914-

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated

Published

1994

Language

EN

ISBN

9780393036305

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities

Updated

2026-03-24