O'Brian, Patrick
The Far Side of the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006499251
- author:
- O'Brian, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Far Side of the World by Patrick O'Brian is set against the backdrop of the British whaling trade in the early 19th century. A vital threat to this industry emerges in the form of an enemy frigate, and Captain Jack Aubrey must lead his crew on a perilous chase across the seas. As they pursue their American foes into the Great South Sea, Aubrey's crew faces a series of disasters, including men overboard, castaways, typhoons, shipwrecks, and even murder. The stakes are high, with the whaling trade hanging in the balance. With its authentic portrayal of life at sea and the complexities of war, this novel is an engaging adventure yarn that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
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