Re-Reading Patrick O'Brian

Post Captain - Battle of Cape Santa Maria 2

What the archives say

Jun 16 •

Post Captain - Battle of Cape Santa Maria

A pre-emptive strike

Jun 9 •

Post Captain - Mapes Court

A tale of two captains

Jun 2 •

Post Captain - Austen's Sailor Brothers

Inspiration and expertise

May 26 •

Post Captain - Austen's Naval Officers

From dissolute lieutenants to rich post captains

May 19 •

Post Captain - An Austen Sea Yarn

The story continues

May 5 •

Master and Commander - Recap

What we've done; what we're doing next; and a bonus letter from 1780.

Apr 28 •

Master and Commander - The United Irishmen

Some of the great "what-ifs" in British and Irish history

Apr 21 •

Master and Commander - Food in a Liar's Throat

Apr 14 •

Master and Commander - Chapter Two

From shore to ship

Apr 7 •

Master and Commander - Dueling

To duel or not to duel

Mar 31 •

Master and Commander - The Reveal

Why we turn the page

Mar 24 •

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