Author: Patrick O'Brian
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0006499155
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It is the dawn of the nineteenth century; Britain is at war with Napoleon's France. When Jack Aubrey, a young lieutenant in Nelson's navy, is promoted to captain, he inherits command of HMS Sophie, an old, slow brig unlikely to make his fortune. But Captain Aubrey is a brave and gifted seaman, his thirst for adventure and victory immense. With the aid of his friend Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and secret intelligence agent, Aubrey and his crew engage in one thrilling battle after another, their journey culminating in a stunning clash with a mighty Spanish frigate against whose guns and manpower the tiny Sophie is hopelessly outmatched.
Language: en
Pages: 416
Pages: 416
It is the dawn of the nineteenth century; Britain is at war with Napoleon's France. When Jack Aubrey, a young lieutenant in Nelson's navy, is promoted to captain, he inherits command of HMS Sophie, an old, slow brig unlikely to make his fortune. But Captain Aubrey is a brave and
Language: en
Pages: 167
Pages: 167
Looks behind-the-scenes at the motion picture based on Patrick O'Brian's novel and includes filming logistics, prop creations, and interviews with the cast.
Language: de
Pages: 512
Pages: 512
"Die besten marine-historischen Romane, die je geschrieben wurden." New York Times Book Review Sophie, eine kleine langsame Brigg, die durch Captain Jack Aubreys Rang zur Slup erklärt wird, bietet mehr den Anblick einer gemütlichen Taube als eines schneidigen Falken. Doch dieser Eindruck täuscht gewaltig. Ihr Kommandant, der als Handelsstörer die
Language: en
Pages: 240
Pages: 240
'Masterful research, impeccable detail, with a beautifully flowing narrative of which Churchill himself would have been proud.' - Professor Peter Caddick-Adams From his earliest days Winston Churchill was an extreme risk taker and he carried this into adulthood. Today he is widely hailed as Britain's greatest wartime leader and politician.
Language: en
Pages: 400
Pages: 400
The classic first novel of the epic Aubrey/Maturin series, widely considered “the best historical novels ever written” (Richard Snow, New York Times). Ardent, gregarious British naval officer Jack Aubrey is elated to be given his first appointment as commander: the fourteen-gun ship HMS Sophie. Meanwhile—after a heated first encounter that
Language: de
Pages: 592
Pages: 592
Nachdem Captain Jack Aubrey seine Brigg Sophie verloren hat, gerät seine Karriere bei der britischen Marine in gefährliches Fahrwasser. Denn nicht nur seine Neider versuchen, ihn durch Intrigen in eine Flaute zu manövrieren, auch sein Prisenagent betrügt ihn um die verdienten Anteilsgelder. So wird er nicht nur für die Mutter
Language: en
Pages: 443
Pages: 443
Language: en
Pages: 40
Pages: 40
Books about Master and Commander: the Far Side of the World
Language: de
Pages: 478
Pages: 478
1812: Die englische Admiralität will um jeden Preis verhindern, daß die Amerikaner das äußerst profitable Walfanggeschäft an sich reißen. Kapitän Jack Aubrey, der gerade sein Kommando im Roten Meer erfolgreich beendet hat, erhält den Auftrag, die amerikanische Fregatte Norfolk abzufangen, die britische Walfänger aus dem Pazifik vertreiben will. Doch unmittelbar
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