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minus-squareClay_pidgin@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up13·15 days agoIn Master and Commander, the first book in the Aubrey-Maturin series by Patrick O’Brian, a former sin eater is abused by his shipmates out of prejudice. It’s an interesting subplot in an excellent book.
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minus-squareClay_pidgin@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2arrow-down1·15 days agoThe Royal Navy hated pirates, but I count them among my shipmates.
In Master and Commander, the first book in the Aubrey-Maturin series by Patrick O’Brian, a former sin eater is abused by his shipmates out of prejudice. It’s an interesting subplot in an excellent book.
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The Royal Navy hated pirates, but I count them among my shipmates.