{"product_id":"9781453238301","title":"A Sea of Words: A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian","description":"\u003cb\u003eA guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubrey–Maturin series: “A gem of a book” (\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of \u003ci\u003elignum vitae\u003c\/i\u003e, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey?   More than any other contemporary author, Patrick O’Brian knew the past. His twenty Aubrey–Maturin novels, beginning with 1969’s \u003ci\u003eMaster and Commander\u003c\/i\u003e, are distinguished by deep characterization, heart-stopping naval combat, and an attention to detail that enriches and enlivens his stories. In this revised edition of \u003ci\u003eA Sea of Words\u003c\/i\u003e, Dean King and his collaborators dive into Jack Aubrey’s world. In addition to their invaluable glossary, the authors provide essays on the age’s politics, naval medicine, and the many ships that Jack Aubrey sailed, sighted, and fought against. For both the curious fan and the O’Brian aficionado, \u003ci\u003eA Sea of Words\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable tome on the British Royal Navy.","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155047268592,"sku":"9781453238301","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781453238301_p0.jpg?v=1763848499","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781453238301","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}