Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Buy a cheap copy of richard bolitho midshipman book by alexander kent. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent fictiondb.
The three midshipman bolitho novellas in one omnibus volume, from alexander kent, also known as douglas reeman. The complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent in djvu, fb2, rtf download ebook. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger by alexander kent, 1978, putnam edition, in english 1st american ed. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail. Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman they focus.
Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. The novel introduces richard bolitho rather quickly, this along with his meeting with midshipman martyn dancer and the adventures that await them after they are assigned to. This story is set in the winter of 1773, in and more. Midshipman bolitho s ship, the gorgon, is laid up for refit, and he with some other young gentlemen is allowed home for christmas. Dudley pope author alexander kent author of introduction, etc. Richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman. Alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined. The american revolution has turned the atlantic coast into a refuge for privateers and marauding french warships, and it is up.
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The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. The complete midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels book 1 kindle edition by alexander kent author visit amazons alexander kent page. Click download or read online button to get richard bolitho midshipman book now. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger isbn 97800920409. Alexander kent novels douglas reemans official website. Richard bolitho, midshipman by alexander kent kirkus. Buy a discounted paperback of the complete midshipman bolitho.
English novelist douglas reeman, a master storyteller of the sea, from the time of nelson to the twentieth century, has. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger 1978 edition open. Set in the late18thcentury royal navy, the book is part of the bolitho series and follows the main character richard bolitho. 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. The bolitho series is nautical fiction that is set in the late 18th century.
Sixteenyearold richard bolitho waits to join the gorgon. Richard bolitho, who has a number of rousing adult voyages to his credit, is seen here as a sixteenyearold midshipman newly assigned to the 74gun ship of the line, gorgon. Richard bolitho, midshipman is a novel in the bolitho series of nautical fiction set in the late18thcentury royal navy, written by douglas reeman under the pseudonym alexander kent. Kent the complete midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels by alexander k. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger is a historical fiction novel written by douglas reeman under the pseudonym alexander kent. This is a collection of the first two of alexander kent s richard bolitho series of novels about life in the british navy at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th. Publication date 2005 topics bolitho, richard fictitious character, midshipmen. Bolitho stands on the brink of manhood and takes his examination to begin his true career as a kings officer. Im a big fan of david baldacci, and i absolutely love his amos decker.
The complete midshipman bolitho by kent, alexander ebook. Midshipman bolithos ship, the gorgon, is laid up for refit, and he with, isbn 97800920409 buy the midshipman bolitho and the avenger ebook. The novel introduces richard bolitho rather quickly, this along with his meeting with midshipman martyn dancer and the adventures that await them after they are assigned to a 74 gun ship known as the gorgon. The complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent pdf free. Sword of honour the bolitho novels pdf free download. Naive and untested, bolitho must learn the ways of the navy quickly if he is to survive. Richard bolitho midshipman and midshipman bolitho and the avenger by kent, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Alexander kent is a pen name, and this series also holds great promise, judging from this book, midshipman bolitho, who was born in falmouth, in cornwall, and the story picks up in october, 1772. Complete midshipman bolitho, by kent 97815901275 bookbyte. Bolitho was 16 when he joined the navy, the same as reeman. The bolitho saga the first richard bolitho adventure by alexander kent, to glory we steer, was published in 1968, and has been in print ever since, along with each new title. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Follow his adventures as he undergoes a severe initiation into the dangerous world of the great sailing warships. The first two were written decades ago, but band of brothers only a couple years ago.
Bolitho soon discovers that all is not well in cornwall. Alexander kent is a pen name, and this series also holds great promise, judging from this book, midshipman bolitho, who was born in falmouth, in cornwall, and the. After youve bought this ebook, you can choose to download either the pdf version or the epub, or both. It was the eighth novel in the series, though it is set earlier than the others, at the start of the career of richard bolitho. Following is a list of the bolitho novels in the order in which they were published. The complete midshipman bolitho ebook by alexander kent.
Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as he boards his second ship, the hms gorgon. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in. The complete midshipman bolitho paperback november 1, 2006. Richard bolitho midshipman by alexander kent abebooks.
The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and. This story is set in the winter of 1773, in and around the west country of england. Midshipman bolithos ship, the gorgon, is laid up for refit, and he with some other young gentlemen is allowed home for christmas. However, chronologically, midshipman is the first novel in the series, set at the start of richard bolithos career. This book is a compendium of 3 individual novels by alexander kent. The year is 1778, the ship is the 18gun hms sparrow, englands finest sloop of war, and the captain is richard bolitho, sailing his command into the fury of battle. Bolitho returns home to cornwall for christmas, but smuggling, ship wrecking and witchcraft tear apart his oncepeaceful community.
As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. The complete midshipman bolitho 2006, mcbooks press. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. The year is 1772, and richard bolitho is a sixteenyearold midshipman about to undergo a severe initiation into the game of seamanship. Sell complete midshipman bolitho, by kent isbn 97815901275 ship for free. The book follows young bolitho s adventures as he intercepts and destroys a band of vicious pirates and then is swept away on a dangerous mission through the treacherous stamping ground of smugglers, wreckers, and murderers. This book actually contains two stories, beginning with the 16yearold midshipman richard bolithos assignment to the british 74 gun shipoftheline. Booktopia has the complete midshipman bolitho, the richard bolitho novels by alexander kent.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent pdf. Nov 21, 20 midshipman bolitho and the avenger by alexander kent, 1978, putnam edition, in english 1st american ed. This being 1772, a dull year as naval warfare goes, the gorgon is sent to chase slavedealing pirates off the coast of north africa, and bolitho finds himself locked in a battle of his own with a jealous, frustrated. I am not sure why kent waited so long to wrap up bolitho s career as a midshipman. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent goodreads. For more details, visit the douglas reemanalexander kent website at. Series of nautical fiction novels set during the late 18th century in the royal navy by douglas reeman writing under the pseudonym alexander kent.
The complete midshipman bolitho isbn 97815901275 pdf epub. Sixteenyearold richard bolitho joins the british royal navy as a young midshipman. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series. Alexander kent 01 midshipman bolitho m jayston 32k taperip. Alexander kent is the author of midshipman bolitho.
Midshipman bolitho and the avenger 1978 edition open library. Complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent 3 novels in 1. Richard bolitho midshipman october 1772, portsmouth. Midshipman bolitho alexander kent, michael jayston on. Richard bolitho is an officer with the royal navy during the 18th and 19th centuries. This is the omnibus edition of the first three richard bolitho novels by alexander kent midshipman bolitho, bolitho and the avenger, and band of brothers.
Midshipman bolitho and the avenger by kent, alexander. Richard bolitho midshipman download ebook pdf, epub. The richard and adam bolitho novels by alexander kent are published by arrow books in the united kingdom and by mcbooks press in the united states and are available online and in fine bookshops. Richard bolitho midshipman by alexander kent goodreads. Nov 25, 2015 the complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent in djvu, fb2, rtf download ebook. But, as they say, art often imitates life, and life often imitates art. Starting as a midshipman in destroyers he later transferred to motor torpedo boats. The complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent, 97815901275, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Buy complete midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels by kent, alexander from amazons fiction books store. The time is 1772 and england is at peace but that doesnt mean that the officers and men of his majestys royal navy are idle.
The titles are listed below in historical chronological order. The complete midshipman bolitho isbn 97815901275 pdf. Like many other series of this genre, kent intends to follow richard bolitho from his days as a midshipman to higher ranks and assignments to numerous ships. It seems like reeman was taking a cue from his own life for at least some of the story ideas. The complete midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels book 1 ebook. The complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent overdrive. Bolitho returns home to cornwall for christmas, but smuggling, ship wrecking and witchcraft tear apart his oncepeaceful. Publication date 1978 topics sea stories publisher new york. Read the complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. The book follows young bolithos adventures as he intercepts and destroys a band of vicious pirates and then is swept away on a dangerous mission through the treacherous stamping ground of smugglers, wreckers, and murderers. Download midshipman bolitho and the avenger epub book. Richard bolitho midshipman download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent.