A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete

A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian

A guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubreyâ€“Maturin series: â€œA gem of a bookâ€ (Minneapolis Star Tribune).
Â What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey? Â More than any other contemporary author, Patrick Oâ€™Brian knew the past. His twenty Aubreyâ€“Maturin novels, beginning with 1969â€™s Master and Commander, are distinguished by deep characterization, heart-stopping naval combat, and an attention to detail that enriches and enlivens his stories. In this revised edition of A Sea of Words, Dean King and his collaborators dive into Jack Aubreyâ€™s world. In addition to their invaluable glossary, the authors provide essays on the ageâ€™s politics, naval medicine, and the many ships that Jack Aubrey sailed, sighted, and fought against. For both the curious fan and the Oâ€™Brian aficionado, A Sea of Words is an invaluable tome on the British Royal Navy.

A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian