& Quot;For a century, the history of the novel has been written in terms of nations and territories: the English novel, the French novel, the American novel. But what if novels were viewed in terms of the seas that unite these different lands? Examining works across two centurie…
For a century, the history of the novel has been written in terms of nations and territories: the English novel, the French novel, the American novel. But what if novels were viewed in terms of the seas that unite these different lands? Examining works across two centuries, this…
"This comprehensive lexicon provides definitions of nautical terms, historical entries describing the people and political events that shaped the period, and detailed explanations of the scientific, medical, and biblical references that appear in the novels." --Descripción del e…
Updated to include material from the complete Aubrey-Maturin series, this highly acclaimed lexicon and companion provides in-depth coverage of all the elements of O'Brian's rich and varied prose.
"William Clark Russell wrote more than forty nautical novels ... Based on extensive archival research, Nash explores this remarkable career, from Russell's early unsuccessful attempts to write 'female' sensation novels until he found his true métier. Illuminating such themes as …
"William Clark Russell wrote more than forty nautical novels ... Based on extensive archival research, Nash explores this remarkable career, from Russell's early unsuccessful attempts to write 'female' sensation novels until he found his true métier. Illuminating such themes as …
