He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a. Viceadmiral sir richard bolitho finds himself the new. Relentless pursuit richard bolitho novels alexander kent. The bolitho novels not only have cameo appearances of britains great naval hero. Acclaimed as one of our foremost writers of naval fiction sunday times, alexander kent has gone from strength to strength since his first richard bolitho novel appeared fifteen years ago. Under his pen name, alexander kent, the former royal navy officer chronicled the adventures of richard and adam bolitho at sea during the age of fighting sail.
The bolitho novels not only have cameo appearances of britains great naval hero, admiral horatio nelson, in the background, but the events of bolithos life tend to parallel the life of the grand hero more and more as the series continued. Order of richard bolitho books richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman. Explore books by alexander kent with our selection at. Alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined the british navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft during world war ii, and eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant. The 26th, and final, bolitho novel in this phenomenally successful and wellloved series. The richard bolitho novels 27 volumes by alexander kent. Pdf colours aloft ebooks includes pdf, epub and kindle. They focus on the military careers of richard bolitho and adam bolitho in the royal navy, from the time of the american revolution past the napoleonic era. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Colours aloft the richard bolitho novels the books of. Colours aloft has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. Under his name, you will find great books that focus on life in the british royal navy and the action that is seen during war time. Alexander fullerton sean thomas russell sarah stewart taylor. As bolitho faces the awful fact of conflict at shut quarters, hell be known as upon to expect the thoughts of the french fleet. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. But the conflict has also taken on a personal note the vendetta between bolitho and the french admiral, jobert, who once commanded the argonaute.
The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. To ask other readers questions about colours aloft. Alexander kent first editions douglas reemans official. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. Colours aloft alexander kent by the sword books 0091644003. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reeman s bolitho series. Alexander kent b inshore squadron alexander kent bolitho inshore squadron cd 2 05 of 09. Kent has a way with words that make you feel like you are there among the action and soon love or hate some characters. The time is 1772 and england is at peace but that doesnt mean that the of. Download unabridged audiobook for free or share your audio books, safe, fast and high quality. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. See all books authored by alexander kent, including with all despatch richard bolitho novelsalexander kent no 8, and sloop of war the bolitho novels, and more on.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Fine storytelling, careful attention to historical background and sweeping scenes of naval action account for the worldwide success of his books. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Richard bolitho, book 18 by alexander kent book cover, description, publication history. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Alexander kents richard bolitho books in order fantastic fiction. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy.
See all books authored by alexander kent, including with all despatch richard bolitho novels alexander kent no 8, and sloop of war the bolitho novels, and more on. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Back to home page see more details about colours aloft. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen languages. Richard bolitho by kent, alexander from amazons fiction books store. September 1803 viceadmiral sir richard bolitho finds himself the new master of the argonaute, a french flagship taken in battle. Listen to the complete richard bolitho book series.
What lies ahead is the grim reality of war at close quarters. I can only say that if you are history buff or a sailor at heart or in fact the books by alexander kent are well worth the money. Viceadmiral sir richard bolitho finds himself the new master of the argonaute, a french flagship taken in battle. Get the best deal for alexander kent books from the largest online selection at.
At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in. Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as he boards his second ship, the hms gorgon. Colors aloft by alexander kent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and.
For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie okie policy. Richard bolitho book online at best prices in india on. Alexander kent colours aloft audio book mp 3 cd 10 unabridged. With the peace of amiens in ruins, he must leave the safety of falmouth. With the peace of armiens in ruins, he must leave the safety of falmouth. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The september in question is in 1803 when press gangs ruled the quayside and viceadmiral sir richard bolitho finds himself the new master of argonaute a french flagship taken in battle. Buy alexander kent english audio books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. Douglas reeman became a published author in 1958 with the standalone title a prayer for the ship. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail.
Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. Bolitho series 126 and 29 alexander kent audiobook. As bolitho faces the grim reality of war at close quarters, he will be called upon to anticipa. Alexander kent exlibrary books for sale in stock ebay. Below is a list of douglas reemans books in order of when they were first published as well as in chronological order when necessary. See all books authored by alexander kent, including with all despatch richard. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent fictiondb. In this, the longawaited conclusion of alexander kents midshipman trilogy, the new year of 1774 seems to offer richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer t. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman they focus. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the preorder period. As bolitho faces the grim reality of war at close quarters, he will be called upon to anticipate the strategies of the french fleet. Alexander kent bolitho faces the grim reality of war at close quarters, he will be called upon to anticipate the strategies of the french fleet.
His books have been translated into nearly two dozen. What lies ahead is the grim reality of war at close quarters w. Inshore squadron, a tradition of victory, success to the brave, colours aloft. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. It was unusually cold for midseptember and the cobbled streets of portsmouth point shone like metal from the overnight rain.
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