Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined the british navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft. Msm community we happy few for bolitho fans and discussion. Four more british navy novels in the tradition of patrick obrianjack aubrey and horatio hornblower. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. To glory we steer by kent, alexander from rare book. To all appearances the phalarope is everything a young captain could wish for, but beneath the surface she is a deeply unhappy shipher wardroom torn by petty greed and ambition, her deckhands suspected of cowardice. Find the complete richard bolitho book series by alexander kent. Alexander kent first editions douglas reemans official website. Vol 5 bolitho novels paperback paperback october 1, 1998 by alexander kent author visit amazons alexander kent page.
The vessel has been plagued by tyrannical bad leadership and it is bolithos task to set things right. This book introduced richard bolitho, who would be the hero throughout what would become a worldfamous fiction series. The immediate success on both sides of the atlantic of alexander kent s first historical novel to glory we steer clearly one of the best stories about woodenwall action ever written sunday times will ensure an exceptionally warm welcome for this second book. With the war over richard is given undine and sent to the far east in support of a new colony. The author has been known to publish works under the pseudonym of alexander kent which was the name of a naval officer who perished in world war ii. Douglas reeman began his reeman series in 1968 with the novel to glory we steer. Sloop of war, to glory we steer, command a kings ship 1st ed thus hardcover by alexander kent 11 sep 1978 4.
Captain richard bolitho is ordered to take the frigate phalarope to the caribbean, where the hardpressed royal squ. The richard bolitho nove 5 out of 5 stars 3 product ratings 3 product ratings to glory we steer the bolitho novels volume 5. Hooray four more british navy novels in the tradition of patrick obrianjack aubrey and horatio hornblower. The time is january 1782, and british captain richard bolitho is. Many lists ingnore the first two books, and count midshipman bolitho as the first book in the series. This book is a compendium of 3 individual novels by alexander kent. Books by alexander kent author of midshipman bolitho.
Both have been recommended for promotion, although they have not yet gained the coveted lieutenants commission. This is the first one published back in 1968 and it has all of the seeds story wise of the ones published later that come before it in the time line. The richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 5. To glory we steer by kent, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. To glory we steer by alexander kent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Search for library items search for lists search for. See all 36 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His britannic majestys frigate phalarope is ordered to the assistance of the hardpressed squadrons in the caribbean. Bolitho must gain the trust of his crew despite the weakness of the officers serving under him.
Under his pen name, alexander kent, the former royal navy officer continues to chronicle the adventures under sail of richard and adam bolitho. Packer, is an englishborn canadian evangelical theologian in the lowchurch anglican and calvinist traditions. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. To glory we steer by alexander kent penguin books australia. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read to glory we steer. Jun 09, 2010 the glory of god is the second volume in the theology in community series, which uses sound biblical doctrine to carefully examine important theological issues. To glory we steer by alexander kent used very good. In 1849 three routes existed to the california gold fields. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To glory we steer richard bolitho, book 7 by alexander kent. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas. Amazon price new from used from audible audiobook, unabridged. Alexander kent to glory we steer audio book mp 3 cd 11 hours unabridged.
Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. In command a kings ship mr kent takes up bolithos story at the point following the events covered by the immediately successful to glory we steer, his first published book. The richard bolitho novels, paperback by kent, alexander, isbn 0935526498, isbn 9780935526493, like new used, free shipping in the us portsmouth, 1782. He currently serves as the board of governors professor of theology at regent college in vancouver, british columbia. In this, the long awaited conclusion of alexander kent s midshipman trilogy, the new year of 1774 seems to offer richard bolitho and his friend martyn dancer the culmination of a dream. He has written over thirty novels under his own name and more than twenty bestselling historical novels featuring richard bolitho under. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In gallant company audiobook alexander kent audible.
This trio, published in 1972, 1973, and 1968, respectively, offer more of the briny adventures of richard bolitho as. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. Alexander kent is the author of twentyseven acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. After a near mutiny takes part in the battle of the saints. Command a kings ship by alexander kent, 9780935526509, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The richard bolitho nove 5 out of 5 stars 3 product ratings 3 product ratings to glory we steer the. Forester, captain henry trollope, carronades, dudley pope, hms glatton, horatio hornblower, nicholas ramage, ramages diamond, richard bolitho, ship of the line, to glory we steer. Below is a list of alexander kent s bolitho novels in order of when they were originally released as well as in chronological order.
Book 7 by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Book 7 by alexander kent the time is january 1782, and british captain richard bolitho is ordered to take the frigate phalarope to the caribbean, where the hardpressed royal squadrons are fighting for their lives against the combined fleets of france and spain and the upstart american privateers. The richard bolitho novels the bolitho novels book 5 kindle edition by alexander kent. Against a growing fleet of american and french privateers, the navy must maintain its blockade of washingtons vital military supplies. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. To glory we steer ebok alexander kent 9781407009674. With all despatch first published 1972 honour this day first published 1968. Publication date 1998 topics bolitho, richard fictitious character fiction, great britain history, naval 18th century fiction publisher. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. Author of to glory we steer, enemy in sight, form line of battle, passage to mutiny, inshore squadron, command a kings ship, in gallant company, stand into danger alexander kent. Below is a list of alexander kents bolitho novels in order of when they were. His two famous characters can be found in 28 novels, and there are 35 other reeman novels that document the fictional lives of other heroes. To glory we steer by alexander kent paperback, 1989 for.
To glory we steer by kent, alexander from rare book cellar. Book 7 richard bolitho 16 kindle edition by alexander kent author format. His majestys frigate, undine, sets sail for india and the seas beyond. Europe may be at peace but in colonial waters the promises of statesmen count for little and the bloody struggle for supremacy still goes on. David monroe shoup 30 december 1904 january 1983 was a general of the united states marine corps who was awarded the medal of honor in world war ii, served as the 22nd commandant of the marine corps, and, after retiring, became one of the most prominent critics of the vietnam war. Alexander kent author douglas reeman did convoy duty in the navy in the atlantic, the arctic, and the north sea. Reeman was born in thames ditton, surrey, son of charles percy and ada reeman. To glory we steer by alexander kent, 9781489354549, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Easier said than done, as he faces a hostile admiral. In to glory we steer, we have bolitho commanding his first frigate, a ship with a very dark cloud looming over it. March 1808napoleon holds portugal and threatens his old ally spain, viceadmiral sir richard bolitho is dispatched once more to the cape of good hope to establish a permanent naval force there. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading to glory we steer. This one sees captain bolitho take command of a frigate.
Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. Read wayfaring strangers by tim champlin available from rakuten kobo. To glory we steer is the fifth installment of the richard bolitho series of naval fiction novels. Wayfaring strangers ebook by tim champlin rakuten kobo. Written by alexander kent, narrated by michael jayston. To glory we steer by alexander kent, 9780099493877, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. While substantial in theological content, books in this series are widely accessible and coherent.
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Band of brothers richard bolitho by kent, alexander. His britannic majestys frigate phalarope is ordered to the assistance of the hardpressed squadrons in the carribean. Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning fortyfive years, he has written over thirty novels and two nonfiction books. To glory we steer closes a part of bolithos life with a very big bang. As the american revolution rages on the mainland, the british navy prepares for action at sea. Alexander kent midshipman bolitho audio book mp 3 cd 7 hours. Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning fortyfive years, he has written over thirty novels and two nonfiction. To glory we steer 5 by alexander kent 1998, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. To glory we steer alexander kent the time is january 1782, and british captain richard bolitho is ordered to take the frigate phalarope to the caribbean, where the hardpressed royal squadrons are fighting for their lives against. To glory we steer ebook by alexander kent rakuten kobo. Details about alexander kent midshipman bolitho audio book mp 3 cd 7 hours unabridged. English novelist douglas reeman, a master storyteller of the sea, from the time of nelson to the twentieth century, has been thrilling readers around the world for over 50 years. To glory we steer read online free by alexander kent. In march 1784, at a time when most of the fleet was laid up, his majestys frigate undine weighed anchor at spithead to begin a voyage to india and far beyond.
His britannic majestys frigate, phalarope, is ordered to assist the hardpressed squadrons in the caribbean. To glory we steer richard bolitho, book 7 by alexander kent book cover, description, publication history. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. The novels in the series are written out of chronological order. Three complete and unabridged novels by kent, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Douglas edward reeman 15 october 1924 23 january 2017, who also used the pseudonym alexander kent, was a british author who wrote many historical novels about the royal navy, mainly set during either world war ii or the napoleonic wars. Hemmed in by enemy ships, captain richard bolitho finds that war in the west indies is a. Brand new, to glory we steer, alexander kent, the time is january 1782, and british captain richard bolitho is ordered to take the frigate phalarope to the caribbean, where the hardpressed royal squadrons are fighting for their lives against the combined fleets of. Sloop of war first published 1972 to glory we steer first published 1968. To glory we steer 5 by alexander kent 1998, paperback 3 trending price. Stand into danger in gallant company sloop of war to glory we steer command a kings ship passage to mutiny with all despatch form line of battle. Buy a cheap copy of to glory we steer book by alexander kent.
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