Meticulously researched, Rodger's portrait draws the reader into this fascinatingly complex world with vivid, entertaining characters and full details of life below the decks. The Wooden World provides the most complete history of a navy at any age, and is sure to be an indispensable volume for all fans of Patrick O'Brian, English history, and naval history.
- ISBN10 0870219871
- ISBN13 9780870219870
- Publish Date 1 September 1986
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 June 2017
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Naval Institute Press
- Format Hardcover
- Language English