Descripción
This sumptuous volume, written by acclaimed navel historian Brian Lavery, not only reveals the complete career history and commentary of HMS in both her historical and fictional roles, but also presents an all-embracing construction and fitting history, a detailed tour of the eidhteenth-century ship an a lively record of the Fifth Rate’s captains, officers and crews. This volume is superbly illustrated with over 50 historicalillustrations, maps, anrtifacts and photographs. Moreover 35 paintings, some specially commisioned, and preparatory sketches have been contributed by co-author Geoff Hunt whose exquisite paintings so beautifully evoke Patrick O’Brian’s leiterary creations. (SIN STOCK, AGOTADO EN EDITORIAL)
