Men Of War Life In Nelson’s Navy By Patrick O’ Brian

1995 - 1st Edition

Dust Jacket

W W Norton & Company

Very Good

History

Men-of-War: Life in Nelson's Navy is a non-fiction companion book by Patrick O'Brian, known for his Aubrey/Maturin novels, that provides a detailed, illustrated look at daily life in the 18th-century Royal Navy, covering everything from ship construction and naval battles to the food, pay, and songs of the crew, answering questions about the historical reality behind his fiction. It's a concise, well-researched work that uses O'Brian's signature wit and deep knowledge to bring the era to life for both adults and children