February 2015 - The Dear Surprise

Dispatches

[ July 23, 2021 ] July 23rd, 1759: The Construction of HMS Victory Begins Events
[ July 23, 2021 ] Career and Conservation of HMS Victory The History
[ July 19, 2021 ] The Mary Rose: A “Historical Death Star (With a Baffling Flaw)” Just For Fun
[ July 19, 2021 ] The History of the Mary Rose, 1510-1545 The History
[ July 17, 2021 ] Did Willoughby Join the Navy? Patrick O’Brian’s Thirty-Year Homage to Jane Austen PDFs

Wood That Went To War

February 26, 2015 The Dear Knows 0

Impervious to the cannon-balls of opposing ships, the frigate USS Constitution earned the nickname “Old Ironsides.” Here’s a rundown of the wood that contributed to her fame.

Sir Joseph Banks and the Aubrey/Maturin Novels of Patrick O’Brian

February 22, 2015 The Dear Knows 0

This fascinating scholarly article by Jeremy Strong examines Sir Joseph Banks in our beloved series, both as someone mentioned within the series and as the inspiration for the character of Sir Joseph Blaine. It was […]