WORLD OF JACK AUBREY - Tapa dura

Patrick O'Brian's great Aubrey-Maturin novel sequence is extraordinary for its attention to detail; not only does he recreate the language, idioms, and habits of the early C19 in his richly imagined characters of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, but he immerses himself fully in the seafaring world. Everything from the ships and weapons to the geographical territory is factually and skillfully rendered for his readers. Written by an established expert on naval history, "The World of Jack Aubrey" sets out to describe the naval environment in which these popular novels are set. Naturally, many of the conversations are full of nautical technicalities and dedicated followers will be delighted to find their reading enhanced by accurate information on contemporary ships, sails and sailing, naval weapons, uniforms, enemy navies and piracy.

David Miller is a highly respected author of more than 35 internationally successful books on weapons and warfare. A former British Army officer, with extensive service in Europe, the Falklands, and the Far East, he was a staff journalist on the prestigious International Defense Review and Editor of Jane's Major Surface Warships.