Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>First published in 1906 </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> chronicles the lives of two of Jane Austen's brothers-Francis born 1774 rose to become Admiral of the Fleet the highest rank in the British navy while Charles born 1779 advanced to Rear Admiral and became Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies & China Station.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Written by two of Francis Austen's descendants the authors show how Jane Austen drew direct inspiration from her brothers to craft the nautical scenes in </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Mansfield Park</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> and </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Persuasion</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This edition contains the complete text and illustrations along with extensive annotations maps timelines and a family tree. The annotations help the modern reader navigate the geographic and political landscape and provide insight into Jane Austen's works the Napoleonic Wars and Jane Austen's sailor brothers.</span></p>