Desolation Island (Aubrey-Maturin series, Book 5)(Library Edition) (Patrick O'Brian)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786183993 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 526 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With a Dutch man-of-war to windward, the undermanned, outgunned Leopard sails for her life into the freezing waters of the Antarctic, where, in mountainous seas, the Dutchman closes in.. Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Aubrey Maturin sails the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among them is a beautiful and dangerous spy - and a treacherous disease that decimates the crew. His friend, surgeon Stephen Maturin, is having a little trouble of his own. Captain Jack Aubrey has been getting into trouble during his time ashore, his trusting nature causing him problems in both business and cards. Library Edition Audiobook CD in vinyl case. Read by Simon VanceDesolation Island is Patrick O'Brian's fifth 'Aubrey-Maturin' novel and it marks a turning point in this highly entertaining historical adventure series. Whereas the previous four novels could be re
Captain Bligh (yes, the guy from the Bounty) needs to be rescued, and the Royal Navy has the perfect man for the job: Captain Jack Aubrey. With his friend and cloak-and-dagger expert Stephen Maturin in tow, Aubrey sets off for Australia. Several factors, including an attractive spy and a small-scale epidemic, conspire to change his plans, and before long his frigate is being pursued into Antarctic waters by a Dutch man-of-war. Five installments into the series, the Aubrey-Maturin story remains (to quote The Observer) "the best thing afloat since Horatio Hornblower."
The best, hands down UrbanMonique The best nautical historical fiction ever written, period. O'Brian researched exhaustively and infused a lifetime of passion, expertise, and emotion into every volume. The books are not only infinitely readable, they're page burners, each and every one, with laudable character development and environmental description that put you firmly in the midst of what you're reading, There is such a wealth of description, you'll want a dictionary, thesau. Kevin said Rich story telling at it's finest!. This story says a lot about the characters. We learn the competence, resiliency and positive outlook of Aubrey and his loyal followers. There is so much happening including a sea battle against a superior force, working among traitorous criminals that are spies in reality, surviving in the arctic after holing the hull and dislodging the rudder on an iceberg, cooperating with the enemy for mutual benefit, Maturin spying and a great deal of life . Not just for sailors. Dawn L. Harkins If you're a sailor, rejoice. If not, read this series anyway for the incomparably delightful writing, characters, adventures, daily life aboard and ashore, natural history, regular history, settings, spy craft, spotted dick, and above all, humor. You have my grudging permission to skim over the admittedly exhaustive (to some readers, perhaps, but by no means all) details of sails, rigging, and naval battles. Do read. I envy your coming discover