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I am interested in reading the Horatio Hornblower series by C.S. Forester. The first book in terms of publication order is Hornblower and the Crisis (story dates: August 1805-December 1805). However, the first book in terms of story dates is Mr. Midshipman Hornblower (story dates: January 1794-March 1798).
What is the recommended order for reading this series: publication order or story-date order?
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