This story makes me really want to see Master and Commander all over again. Which will make my dad invoke the tall stack of O’Brian books he months ago placed so invitingly on the bureau in my room back in Michigan. Could this be the year I finally tackle O’Brian? But what if I fall for him? How will I ever read anything else ever again? That stack positively towers–a commitment must be made. I just don’t know if I’m ready for something quite so long-term…
In any case, don’t miss the slide show.