O'Brian, Patrick

The Unknown Shore

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ISBN 13:
9780006497950
author:
O'Brian, Patrick
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Medical, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.30

Description

The Unknown Shore by Patrick O'Brian is set against the backdrop of Anson's ill-fated expedition round the world. The story follows the survivors of the shipwrecked Wager, who find themselves struggling to stay alive in the harsh environment of Chile. As they navigate their way northwards under the guidance of a band of Indians, the survivors face numerous challenges, including dwindling supplies and mutiny. Against this hard and dramatic backdrop, two characters stand out: Jack Byron, a practical and resourceful midshipman, and Toby, an eccentric surgeon's mate with a passion for zoology. Despite their differences, both men play key roles in the group's survival, as they search for safety and good treatment in the distant city of Valparaiso.

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