I love a good seafaring adventure. O'Brian was one of the best researchers and most knowledgeable writers about naval life in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Through his well-developed characters, Captain Jack Aubrey and his ship's surgeon, Stephen Maturin, we see a slice of the rigor of the Royal Navy. O'Brian masterfully captures characters in their dialog, juggling various different dialects easily. In this novel, Captain Aubrey is commissioned to intercept an American vessel which has been disrupting the whaling trade. After departure from England, he eventually catches up with the Norfolk near the Galapagos Islands after a harrowing journey. O'Brian's books are always a fun read. However, due to the frank discussions of some topics I do not recommend these books for a young audience. They are adult literature in the best sense of the word.
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Dave Spotts
blogging at http://capnsaltyslongvoyage.blogger.com
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Dave Spotts
blogging at http://capnsaltyslongvoyage.blogger.com
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