I'm a big fan of the Hornblower books. Oddly, no matter how many nautical novels i read, i need a refresher each time.
The name Boxer has an especial significance to me, but in my case has nothing to do with pugilism. Nevertheless, it seems to colour the expectations of those around me... and possibly of my own expectations of myself. My name should be spelled Bokser and refers to carob... in case you're wondering.
Thanks for the origin of "up to scratch"! I love that stuff. It's uncanny how many expressions are nautical.
I will put this O'Brian series on my reading list for the one-day plan. Thanks, Allen.
I'm a big fan of the Hornblower books. Oddly, no matter how many nautical novels i read, i need a refresher each time.
The name Boxer has an especial significance to me, but in my case has nothing to do with pugilism. Nevertheless, it seems to colour the expectations of those around me... and possibly of my own expectations of myself. My name should be spelled Bokser and refers to carob... in case you're wondering.
Thanks for the origin of "up to scratch"! I love that stuff. It's uncanny how many expressions are nautical.
I will put this O'Brian series on my reading list for the one-day plan. Thanks, Allen.
Wonderful, Allen! This makes me want to read O'Brian's books for myself. Fascinating historical material.
Wow. Fascinating read. 44,000 sq ft of sail? That one got me, as did the female fight! lol Thanks Allen.