Persons, Animals, Ships, and Cannon in the Aubrey-Maturin Sea Novels of Patrick O'Brian by Anthony Gary Brown, This book catalogs every person, animal, ship and cannon mentioned by name in Patrick O'Brian's series on the maritime adventures of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin. The novels, renowned for their far-ranging web of wit and allusion, teem with thousands of characters and ships, both imaginary and historical. From Master and Commander to The Hundred Days, this dictionary distinguishes the fictional from the factual, making a useful series companion for both the casual reader and the most ardent O'Brian fans. Each of the more than 4,500 alphabetized entries provides a reference to the novels and chapters in which the topic appears. Additionally, biographical notes on the historical figures are included, with sources provided in an annotated bibliography. A native of England raised in a Royal Navy family, Anthony Gary Brown earned his Ph.D. at Oxford. He is a writer and business consultant living in Los Angeles. The author adds: incidentally, may I correct the impression that my own PASC is a mere concordance (ie a context-free listing of terms and their occurrence)? I'm partly responsible for this myself as I called it such way back when its preliminary version was an [internet] offering. In fact it is more of a biographical dictionary of the people and ships in the canon. You get full contextual details of who they are and what they do (together with extensive cross-referencing and notes on POB's slips and inconsistencies). You also get full notes of the historical origins of the people, ships and incidents. For example: an Index can tell you where Prof. Ebenezer Graham is mentioned in the canon, and in what regards: it can't tell you, as PASC does, that's he's part-based on the real Prof. Hugh Cleghorn. An index will tell you who supposedly owned Potoooooooo the race-horse (because that's in the canon), but not how he was pronounced, who he really was and which of his real equine relatives are also mentioned in the canon.--McFarland & Co., 1999, Source book, 7 X10. P, List Price $35.00, Your price $30.10, Book Number B00692.Go to top.

POB Friendship Set by , A combination of the A-M quiz book and any bumper sticker of your choice in print. You may consider the Bear,Duet, 18th Century Ship, or '04 for the election. Price includes postage inside the US.--various, , , . P, List Price $7.00, Your price $7.00, Book Number B01126.Go to top.

POB Fan Collection by , Three favorites for POB's fans gathered in one collection, Persons, Animals, Ships, and Cannon in the Aubrey-Maturin Sea Novels, Port-Wine Sea: a parody, The Aubrey-Maturin Quiz Book and reduced in price. You can see the individual listings for details.--Sea Room, , , . P, List Price $47.90, Your price $38.30, Book Number B01014.Go to top.

Aubrey/Maturin Quiz Book by Bo Kerrihard, 671 questions and answers based on Patrick O'Brian's Best-Selling novels of a British Officer in the Napoleonic Wars. Diagrams of a 19th century Fighting Ship, Sails and Rigging. Plus cross-references to more than 600 words and phrases ... Naval, Archaic, Arcane, and Uniquely O'Brian ... Found in the Aubrey/Maturin Novels. The basis for games, bar bets, and lissun get-togethers. Some of my favorites. Question #448 Explain cricket. A: Stephen would agree with you: There is no explaining the inexplicable. #135 In her correspondance, Sophie had a habit which bemused Jack. What was it? #605 By the time of The Commodore, Jack had assembled a small fleet of his own. What constituted Aubrey's navy and how did he come by it?--Quill, , illus., index, 5.5 X8.5. P, List Price $9.95, Your price $8.45, Book Number B00637.

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Bumper sticker: Duet by John Berg, Ready for the movie? Several bits of knowledge separate the POB cult from the others. Examples? Why lead a bear? Why put the rosin in your pocket? The new bumper sticker helps you establish you position about the books and the movie. And, of course, we're still looking for those who have seen your bumper sticker and report it.--Sea Room, , , 15X3.75. G, List Price $3.00, Your price $3.00, Book Number B01114.

Bumper sticker: Movie by John Berg, Ready for the movie? Tell the world how you feel! Our bumper stickers are perfect for expressing yourself while cruising down the highway or just for posting on the wall. Made of durable and high impact 4 mil white vinyl, measuring a generous 15" x 3.75", and printed in red and blue water and UV resistant inks on white--means no fading in the sun or bleeding in the rain. Your price: One for $4.00 until 16 August, 2003, thereafter; 1-5--$5.00; 6-20--$4.00; 21-100--$3.00. Includes all postage and packing costs.--Sea Room, , 6-20, $2.50,; 21-100, $2.00, 15X3.75. G, List Price $3.00, Your price $3.00, Book Number B01188.

Bumpersticker '04 by J Berg, The traditional election year bumper sticker. Perhaps never so important to show as in '04.--myself, , , 3.8X15. G, List Price $4.00, Your price $4.00, Book Number B01258.

Port-Wine Sea: A Parody by Susan Wenger, The Port-Wine Sea is a rousing parody of the best historical fiction ever written. It is a story about a British naval captain during the Napoleonic War, and his friend, a naval physician/espionage agent. They set sail once again aboard "H.M.S. Aghast" during the War of 1812 to demonstrate to the upstart Colonies the errors of their ways. The doctor/spy tries to establish liaison with the Creek Indians to create a diversion to the main British assault. Meanwhile the noble Captain is diverted by a teenaged Maryland vixen. Along the way, they encounter a skittish horse, a demure skunk, a whooping crane, and an escaped colony of termites aboard the ship.--Erica House, 1999, , 6X8. P, List Price $12.95, Your price $11.00, Book Number B00027.