Wednesday, January 12, 2005

A Sea of Words

In the same way that this book gives insight into the world of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens in 19th century England, A Sea of Words, by Dean King helps make better sense of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels (and any of the various books of this time period.) Includes a large glossary of words, pictures of different ships, maps and more. I made it through the first two O'Brian novels without this, but only because my curiosity isn't as rabid as my children's. I anticipate rapid fire questions in the weeks ahead, and I am prepared.

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