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The Golden Ocean
The Golden Ocean | Patrick O'Brian
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The first novel Patrick O'Brian ever wrote about the sea, a precursor to the acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin series. In the year 1740, Commodore (later Admiral) George Anson embarked on a voyage that would become one of the most famous exploits in British naval history. Sailing through poorly charted waters, Anson and his men encountered disaster, disease, and astonishing success. They circumnavigated the globe and seized a nearly incalcuable sum of Spanish gold and silver, but only one of the five ships survived. This is the background to the first novel Patrick O'Brian ever wrote about the sea, a precursor to the acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin series that shares the excitement and rich humor of those books. The protagonist is Peter Palafox, son of a poor Irish parson, who signs on as a midshipman, never before having seen a ship. Together with his lifelong friend Sean, Peter sets out to seek his fortune, embarking upon a journey of danger, disappointment, foreign lands, and excitement. Here is a tale certain to please not only admirers of O'Brian's work but also any reader with an adventurous soul.
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shareyourghost
The Golden Ocean | Patrick O'Brian
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Summer Vacation Book Haul, Part 2.
From the always dependable Pelican Bookstore.
-O‘Brian‘s first nautical adventure novel presaging the Aubrey-Maturin series.
-A book that‘s been on my wantlist for a long time about Mamah Borthwick and her affair with Frank Lloyd Wright.
-Oliver Sacks‘ study of music and neurology.
As RZA said, “Music and medicine all go together. It‘s like two planets revolving around the same sun. So, bong bong.”

TobeyTheScavengerMonk Bong bong indeed. 6y
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MayJasper
The Golden Ocean | Patrick O'Brian
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The #bodyofwater challenge for #maybookflowers produced this from my stack. A British naval novel set in 1740 using period speech is probably not to everyone's taste. But it is mine. I love this great adventure story and the excitement and danger of circumnavigating the world.
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LeahBergen I love Patrick O'Brian! I haven't read this one. 8y
MayJasper Yeah another fan 😁 @LeahBergen 8y
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