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Did anyone catch the reference to the "State of Maine" midway through? Is this a mistake on O'Brian's part – as Maine did not become a state until 1820 – or was it common to refer to that part of Massachusetts as the State of Maine before its time?

J. Carroll There are a number of anachronisms in this book but they don't detract, especially when you consider the exquisite details of the two frigate actions.…moreThere are a number of anachronisms in this book but they don't detract, especially when you consider the exquisite details of the two frigate actions.(less)

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