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Did It seem like the writing style completely changed for book 3? I loved the first two, but the third is really hard to understand at times with the over the top English language and sailor talk.

Lyn Sweetapple yes, the writing seems more convoluted, but at least he isn't whining as much about Sophia.…moreyes, the writing seems more convoluted, but at least he isn't whining as much about Sophia.(less)

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where is the best reference source for nautical terms?

Rebecca Fit for the purpose: A Sea of Words - A Lexicon and Companion for Patrick O'Brian's Seafaring Tales, by Dean King (& others). Has the terms as well as…moreFit for the purpose: A Sea of Words - A Lexicon and Companion for Patrick O'Brian's Seafaring Tales, by Dean King (& others). Has the terms as well as ship and rigging plans. Extremely useful.(less)

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