Desolation Island (novel)
1978 novel by Patrick O'Brian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Desolation Island is the fifth historical novel in the Aubrey-Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian. It was first published in 1978.
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Author | Patrick O'Brian |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Series | Aubrey–Maturin series |
Genre | Historical novel |
Publisher | Collins (UK) Stein & Day (US) |
Publication date | 1978 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Pages | 276 |
ISBN | 0-00-222145-4 First edition hardback |
OCLC | 44024595 |
Preceded by | The Mauritius Command |
Followed by | The Fortune of War |
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Jack Aubrey is in funds from his successful mission to take the islands of Mauritius and Reunion. His house has additions, but he is ready for another voyage. The story includes a voyage meant to reach Australia, and occurs prior to the War of 1812.
Critics have praised the novel's “literate, clear-eyed realism” at initial publication,[1] and stirring naval action in the cold southern ocean in the chase of the Dutch ship, 20 years after initial publication at the re-issue.[2]