Master and Commander

By (author): "Patrick O'Brian"
Genres:Fiction books  Adventure books  Classics books  Historical Fiction books  Historical books  
Publish Date: 1969
Master and Commander
ISBN0393307050
ISBN139780393307054
AsinMaster and Commander
CharactersJack Aubrey, Stephen Maturin
Original titleMaster and Commander
SeriesAubrey & Maturin #1
1800s. Britain's Nelson leads Navy against Napoleon's France. Captain Jack Aubrey, newly promoted to old, slow HMS Sophie, is a brave and gifted seaman, his thirst for adventure and victory immense. Aided by friend and skilled ship surgeon Stephen Maturin, Aubrey and crew win clashes, finally hopelessly outmatched by a mighty Spanish frigate.