Men-of-war by Patrick O'brian ( epub) torrent

Men-Of-War: Life in Nelson's Navy by Patrick O'Brian

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Genre: Non-Fiction > History

Overview:

This book is a companion to Patrick O'Brian's sea novels, a straightforward exploration of what daily life in Nelson's navy was really like, for everyone from the captain down to the rawest recruit. What did they eat? What songs did they sing? What was the schedule of watches? How were the officers and crew paid, and what was the division of prize-money?These questions and many more are answered in Patrick O'Brian's elegant narrative