It's been 3 years, 4 months, and 22 days since I began this journey across land and sea. I have read 21 Aubrey & Maturin books and 24 Sharpe books, mostly in quasi-historical order. Basically one book per month as it happens. Some were shorter than others, of course.
I have come to love these tales of military adventure, set in the early 1800s. I have learned a lot about the British Navy and Army of the era. I have sailed around the world and experienced, second hand, thankfully, all sorts of trials and tribulations: countless battles, ship wrecks, fires, explosions, cannon fire, musket volleys, bayonet charges, and full on broadsides. Injuries, sickness, death, love, and loss.
If pressed, I'd have to say I liked the Aubrey/Maturin books slightly better, but it's a close call. I have a great fondness for the characters of Jack Aubrey, Stephen Maturin, Richard Sharpe, and Patrick Harper. Farewell, friends!
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