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6. HF - POST CAPTAIN - CHAPTER 7 (197 - 244) (12/06/10 - 12/12/10) ~ No spoilers, please
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Jack has gotten his ship, and it is not what he thought it would be. The first time he tries to wear the ship (come about), she misses stays (does not have enough headway to complete the course change). Both Jack and the sailing master, Goodridge, are taken aback. How does this fit in (does it fit in?) with other aspects of the novel thus far, the discord between Jack and Stephen, Jack and Diana, etc. Any thoughts?
Jack suspects that his first lieutenant, Parker, is something of a tyrant. He wants no part of any hell afloat, yet also wants no sign of dissent on the quarterdeck. How might he handle this situation? Is he really suited to handling it?
Please feel free to share any thoughts you may have about the above or anything about the book thus far you find interesting.
Jack suspects that his first lieutenant, Parker, is something of a tyrant. He wants no part of any hell afloat, yet also wants no sign of dissent on the quarterdeck. How might he handle this situation? Is he really suited to handling it?
Please feel free to share any thoughts you may have about the above or anything about the book thus far you find interesting.
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Master & Commander (other topics)Post Captain (other topics)
Welcome to the historical fiction discussion of POST CAPTAIN
by Patrick O'Brian.
This is the reading assignment for week six - (December 6, 2010 to December 12, 2010)
This is the fourth historical fiction group selected book.
We will open up a thread for each week's reading. Please make sure to post in the particular thread dedicated to those specific chapters and page numbers to avoid spoilers if you are catching up.
This book was kicked off on November 1st.
This discussion is being led by assisting moderator - Christopher. During the discussion of Master and Commander, Christopher volunteered to steer us through the second book in the series. Please support him in this effort.
We always enjoy the participation of all group members. Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other noted on line booksellers do have copies of the book and shipment can be expedited. The book can also be obtained easily at your local library, and may be available on Kindle or audible.
This thread opens up Monday, December 6th for discussion. This is a non spoiler thread.
Welcome,
~Bentley
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Please feel free to research the complete Table of Contents and Syllabus on this thread and to see which version Christopher is using.
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Post Captain is the second book in the series and comes after Master and Commander.