Heart of oak : a sailor's life in Nelson's navy
McGuane, James P.2002
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Inspired by Patrick O'Brien's Aybrey/Maturin novels, the author visited small museums & private collections around Britain to photograph artefacts, from tar ladles to snuff boxes to sailmaker's fids & carronades. This book illustrates the life on board ship in Nelson's navy.
Main title:
Heart of oak : a sailor's life in Nelson's navy / James P. McGuane.
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Edition:
1st ed.
Imprint:
New York ; London : W. W. Norton, 2003.
Collation:
191 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Formerly CIP. Uk
ISBN:
9780393047493
Dewey class:
359.00941940.27
Language:
English
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BRN:
143787
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