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An Author’s Thoughts on Our Beloved Series One of the greatest pleasures of my life was my first reading of the Aubreyad. I literally could not put...

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1December 6, 2011
An Author’s Thoughts on Our Beloved Series

One of the greatest pleasures of my life was my first reading of the Aubreyad. I literally could not put the books down and read all of them in about...
2December 3, 2011
The 7 Most Terrifying Pirates From History

As I’ve mentioned a few times (here, here and here), I’m a huge fan of Cracked.com. I love them because they’re hilarious, but also because they seem to have three...
1December 3, 2011
The Real Stephen Maturin?

It’s no secret that POB drew inspiration from history for many of the characters and plots that make our beloved series so amazing. Jack Aubrey, for example, is pretty clearly...

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An Author’s Thoughts on Our Beloved Series
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Just For Fun
The 7 Most Terrifying Pirates From History
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Dr. Stephen Maturin
The Real Stephen Maturin?
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04. The Mauritius Command
The Capture of Mauritius in 1810 vs. The Mauritius Command
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Medicine
The Wretched Prison Ships
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Actions and Skirmishes
The Lure of Gold and Spanish Treasure Fleets
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03. HMS Surprise
Eyewitness Accounts of the Hamilton/Burr Duel
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04. The Mauritius Command
The Mauritius Command Radio Play
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Cast and Crew
Submit Your Questions About Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World!
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Sailing Techniques
A Brief History of Navigation in the 18th Century
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