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Henry Lambert

c. 18th century–1813

Henry Lambert was a British naval officer associated with the War of 1812. He commanded HMS Java during its action against USS Constitution, a battle that became part of the naval mythology of the conflict between Britain and the United States.

Patrick O’Brian’s The Fortune of War is set after leaving the damaged Leopard, Aubrey and Maturin begin a difficult passage home as Britain and the United States enter the War of 1812.

Historical context

Historical periods linked to Henry Lambert

War of 1812 1812–1815 CE

Series

Series featuring Henry Lambert (1 series)

Aubrey–Maturin Novels in Order

by Patrick O’Brian 21 books 4.5

The Aubrey–Maturin novels follow Royal Navy officer Jack Aubrey and surgeon, naturalist and intelligence agent Stephen Maturin from the wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France through the War of 1812 and the first years after Waterloo. Across twenty completed novels, their friendship links shipboard command, espionage, science, domestic…

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