The Mauritius Command

Patrick O'Brian

This is a fictionalised account of the British invasion of Mauritius in 1810. It recreates what it was like to be in the crew of a ship at this time. The most interesting aspect is their day-to-day life, but there is also the story of the slave trade. It is not recommended.
Gill 3/7/05

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