Men-Of-War
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A richly informative companion to the world of the Age of Sail, Men-of-War presents a detailed and authoritative portrait of life aboard the great warships of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic era. Patrick O'Brian — celebrated master of the naval historical novel — draws on his vast expertise to illuminate the hierarchy, daily routines, weapons, and tactics that defined existence on a man-of-war, from the quarterdeck to the gun deck. Written with the same precision and affectionate scholarship that distinguishes his beloved Aubrey-Maturin series, the work instructs readers on the intricate workings of rigging, gunnery, and naval discipline with clarity and wit. Illustrated throughout, it serves as both a standalone introduction for the uninitiated and an indispensable reference for devoted fans of the period. Compact yet comprehensive, it captures the brutal beauty and remarkable complexity of the wooden warship with the authority of a writer who understood these vessels as intimately as the men who sailed them.
Author: Patrick O'Brian
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Collins
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A richly informative companion to the world of the Age of Sail, Men-of-War presents a detailed and authoritative portrait of life aboard the great warships of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic era. Patrick O'Brian — celebrated master of the naval historical novel — draws on his vast expertise to illuminate the hierarchy, daily routines, weapons, and tactics that defined existence on a man-of-war, from the quarterdeck to the gun deck. Written with the same precision and affectionate scholarship that distinguishes his beloved Aubrey-Maturin series, the work instructs readers on the intricate workings of rigging, gunnery, and naval discipline with clarity and wit. Illustrated throughout, it serves as both a standalone introduction for the uninitiated and an indispensable reference for devoted fans of the period. Compact yet comprehensive, it captures the brutal beauty and remarkable complexity of the wooden warship with the authority of a writer who understood these vessels as intimately as the men who sailed them.