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Master and commander is a nautical historical novel by the english author patrick obrian, first published in 1969 in the us and 1970 in uk. See more ideas about patrick obrian, o brian and novels. The far side of the world took material from books in this series, notably master and commander, hms surprise, the letter of marque, the fortune of war, and particularly the far side of the world. Patrick obrian 5 reasons to read patrick obrians extraordinary aubreymaturin series of napoleonic sea stories. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Master and commander is the first novel in the epic twenty book aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian. The far side of the world by patrick obrian l summary. Now, for the first time, they are available in electronic book format, so a whole new generation of readers can be swept away on the adventure of a lifetime. Master and commander is the first of patrick o brian s now famous aubreymaturin novels, set during the napoleonic wars, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000. Patrick o brian 5 reasons to read patrick o brian s extraordinary aubreymaturin series of napoleonic sea stories. The film was nominated for ten oscars, including best picture. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their beginning, with master and commander, these evocative stories are being reissued in paperback with smart new livery.
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