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Desolation Island
by Patrick O'Brian
ISBN: 0393037053
ISBN-13: 9780393037050
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
The fifth volume in Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series. In one of the most exciting novels in this series, Captain Jack Aubrey and his ship's physician, Stephen Maturin, sail to Australia with a shipload of dangerous convicts and a beautiful spy, Louisa Wogan. A mysterious disease strikes, taking the lives of many of the crew, and the severely undermanned ship must outrun a Dutch warship in the frigid Antarctic waters.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Published date: 1994
Size: 6 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Pages: 325
Publisher's Notes
Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend and surgeon Stephen Maturin sail the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among them is a beautiful and dangerous spy--and a treacherous disease that decimates the crew.
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W. W. Norton & Company. Hardcover. 0393037053 Very Good Condition, just minor general wear to item, very clean inside. . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by FatCityBooks.com (United States)
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W.W. Norton & Company, 01-Nov-1994. Hardcover. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20080929180504G ( more information) Offered by A1Books (United States)
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New York: W. W. Norton, 1994. Fourth printing: Volume 5 of the Norton Uniform Edition of the Jack Aubrey novels. An apparently unread copy.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Banjo Booksellers (United States)
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1994 HC. ISBN:0-393-03705-3.. Reprint. Hard Cover. New/New. ( more information) Offered by SeaOceanBooks.com (United States)
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New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1994 A beautiful copy of this Volume 5 in the spectacular Aubrey-Maturin cycle. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Dustjacket is unclipped and mylar protected, showing no wear at all. Gift quality condition and one of the best sea adventure series ever written.. 4th Norton Uniform Printing. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by Geoff Hunt - Cover Art. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Bookmarc Books (Canada)
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W. W. Norton & Company. Hardcover. 0393037053 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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