Showing results by author "Edith Hubback Brown" in All Categories

Discover the extraordinary lives of Jane Austens sailor brothers in Jane Austens Sailor Brothers by Edith & John Hubback. This in-depth biography delves into the naval careers of Francis and Charles Austen, their relationship with their renowned sister, and how they influenced her iconic works. Learn about the Austen family and the vibrant naval world of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Walk alongside Francis and Charles as they brave the Napoleonic Wars and travel to far-flung regions like the West Indies and Australia. The Hubbacks, also descendants of the Austen family, ...

"Jane Austen's Sailor Brothers" is a fascinating book written by Edith Hubback Brown. The author delves into the lives of Jane Austen's brothers, Francis and Charles, who served as sailors in the Royal Navy during a time of great naval conflicts and exploration. Brown skillfully weaves together historical research and Austen family letters to provide a vivid and insightful account of the Austen brothers' naval experiences.