![]() ![]() This is only true to the extent that, to enjoy an episode of ER, you must understand the full implications of: “give me an ABG, CBC, chem 7, cardiac enzymes, and coag panel”. This may give the impression that you need to know – indeed care – about such things. Each of the novels begins with a diagram showing the 21 sails of a square-rigged ship. I won’t deny that there are mentions of futtock shrouds, bowsprits and even main-studding-sails (just don’t try to say this out loud). I have travelled the seas with Captain Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin and, I hope to tempt you to set sail on the “Aubreyiad”. I thought it would be all battles and no women: perhaps even (shudder) a seafaring Lord of the Rings. This second category includes many women who are put off by the seemingly excessive focus on ships. T here are two types of people in the world: Patrick O’Brian fans, and people who haven’t read him yet. ![]()
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