How did Patrick O'Brian craft such authentic maritime details in the story?
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The Surgeon's Mate

The Surgeon's Mate
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How did Patrick O'Brian craft such authentic maritime details in the story?
Did anyone else feel emotionally invested in the relationships among the crew?
What inspired the decision to focus on the surgeon's perspective within the naval setting?