I’ve been rereading Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels since attending a very fine review in Corvallis last month. One of the recurring scenes in the books is the pursuit of one sailing vessel by another trying to capture or destroy it. In order to get away, the quarry throws things overboard to make itself lighter and faster. […]
A newspaper building will disappear
I’ve been rereading Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey-Maturin novels since attending a very fine review in Corvallis last month. One of the recurring scenes in the books is the pursuit of one sailing vessel by another trying to capture or destroy it. In order to get away, the quarry throws things overboard to make itself lighter and faster. […]
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