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(4.07) | 2 / 613 | Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies ... not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future--and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France's own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte's boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire.… (more) |
▾LibraryThing Recommendations   25 6lorax: The Napoleonic Wars, just with no dragons. Better-written than Hornblower and with much stronger characterization. 122 Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (justjukka)justjukka: Both Novik and McCaffrey take great care in developing the worlds for their respective series. If you like one, you may very well like the other. 92 Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C. S. Forester (DWWilkin)DWWilkin: If you like the time period, no better way to start then with the first popular series about Age of Sail 71 Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld (PghDragonMan, Caramellunacy)Caramellunacy: Both are alternate history/fantasy novels with a distinct nautical flair. His Majesty's Dragon is set during the Napoleonic Wars - just with dragons (obviously) as a sort of Air Navy - complete with crew. Leviathan is set during an alternate WWI between the Darwinists (who have living ships & weapons) and the Clankers (who use machines).… (more) 40 The Dragon and the George by Gordon R. Dickson (infiniteletters)63 Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (ErlendSkjelten)ErlendSkjelten: Much heavier fare than Temeraire, but all the more enjoyable for it. The Napoleonic wars, with magicians instead of dragons. 30 Airborn by Kenneth Oppel (elbakerone)elbakerone: Another interesting and well written historical fantasy. 20 Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley (infiniteletters)31 Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman (notemily)notemily: DRAGONS! 10 Opening Atlantis by Harry Turtledove (PghDragonMan)32 A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan (TomWaitsTables)10 Lord of the Changing Winds by Rachel Neumeier (noneofthis)10 Midshipwizard Halcyon Blithe by James M. Ward (amysisson)amysisson: In this case, the dragon *is* the ship, and the main character is younger and less experienced, but otherwise they have a similar feel.... 00 The Dragon and the Thief by Gillian Bradshaw (TomWaitsTables)00 Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II by Vicki Croke (2wonderY)2wonderY: This is a real life story of a man whose all encompassing relationship with elephants, one in particular, echo that between Laurence and Temeraire. 01 Dragon Companion by Don Callander (infiniteletters)12 Sorcery and Cecelia, or, The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia C. Wrede (carlyrose)carlyrose: A bit lighter and for perhaps a younger audience, but also an alternate history dealing with the Napoleonic Wars. 12 The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey (FFortuna)01 Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara (leahsimone)15 Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb (KimarieBee)
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The deck of the French ship was slippery with blood, heaving in the choppy sea; a stroke might as easily bring down the man making it as the intended target. | |
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“I should rather have you than a heap of gold, even if it were very comfortable to sleep on.” | |
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In his heart he shared the simplicity of Temeraire's view of the matter, and he fell asleep almost at once in the security of the slow, deep rushing of Temeraire's heartbeat, so very much like the endless sound of the sea. (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.) | |
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Published as "His Majesty's Dragon" in the United States and "Temeraire" in the United Kingdom. | |
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▾Book descriptions Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies ... not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future--and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France's own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte's boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire. ▾Library descriptions No library descriptions found. ▾LibraryThing members' description |
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