The Catalans. Patrick O'Brian. Harcourt, Brace & Company. New York, 1953. Author's scarce second novel. O'Brian went on to write the Aubrey-Maturin series of historical novels. A Good copy, lacking the dustjacket. Corner bumped, minor flaws to boards. Soiling to top fore-edge. Priced accordingly. A serviceable shelf copy of a difficult O’Brian title.