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The Gunroom of Patrick O'Brian

Patrick O'Brian was a writer of the highest quality. Literate, funny as hell (in a very dry way) and extremely factual. Plus a great storyteller. His main work is a series of novels set in England and the world during the Napoleonic wars during the 1800's. This series features Jack Aubry as he rises through the ranks. He is accompanied by his friend, Surgeon Stephen Maturin. The series is strongly chronological so if you are interested, start with Master and Commander. Plan on taking some time as there are twenty books in the series... Anyway, the place to go to meet like minded people is The Gunroom

"The music-room in the Governor's House at Port Mahon, a tall, handsome, pillared octagon, was filled with the triumphant first movement of Locatelli's C major quartet."

With these words millions of readers have discovered the work of Patrick O'Brian, the twenty novels of the 'Aubreyad' chronicling the voyages of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin through the shoals and deep water of friendship, love, war and life.

The Gunroom is the home for a group of O'Brian's readers who enjoy discussion of O'Brian's works through the list GUNROOM@HMSSURPRISE.ORG. Here we share insights and information about the British Navy and nautical world of the 1800s, obsolete and unfamiliar language, Maturin's medicine, natural history, politics, geography and history to enhance our enjoyment and understanding of the books and characters.

Wonderful stuff! Posted by DaveH at January 25, 2006 7:15 PM