How did Patrick O'Brian decide to portray the complexities of colonialism without romanticizing it?
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How did Patrick O'Brian decide to portray the complexities of colonialism without romanticizing it?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down during the detailed ship descriptions?
What inspired the choice to set this story during this specific period of maritime exploration?