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Patrick obrian 19142000 was born richard patrick russ in england. Patrick obrian, cbe 12 december 1914 2 january 2000, born richard patrick russ, was an english novelist and translator, best known for his aubreymaturin series of sea novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars, and centred on the friendship of the english naval captain jack aubrey and the irishcatalan physician stephen. Shop the latest titles by patrick obrian at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Patrick obrian books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
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