The Golden Ocean by Patrick O'Brian was first published in 1956. We track 2 editions.
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- J. Day Co1957 Hardback I own The Golden Ocean, J. Day Co 1957 Log in to want this
- Penguin1972 Hardback I own The Golden Ocean, Penguin 1972 Log in to want this
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- The Unknown Shore
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- Editions recorded
- 16 on Open Library, 11 in English
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- Articles in 1 language
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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How many editions of The Golden Ocean are there?
We track 2 editions of The Golden Ocean. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
When was The Golden Ocean first published?
The Golden Ocean by Patrick O'Brian was first published in 1956.
What should I read after The Golden Ocean?
In order, it is followed by The Unknown Shore, according to Wikidata.