Published in 1975, it introduces the reader to 16 year old richard bolitho as he boards his second ship, the hms gorgon. But, as they say, art often imitates life, and life often imitates art. The characters have no depth, their actions are illogical, their feelings have to be explained in. The complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent pdf free. The bolitho novels vol 16 alexander kent download bok. Free download thriller book second to none by alexander. It follows the adventures of richard bolitho, an officer in the royal navy. Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. 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. But peace will present its own challenges to adam bolitho, captain of his majestys ship unrivalled, as many of his contemporaries face the prospect. I didnt really think i would enjoy this book but it is free on audiobook from library so i will often give. 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.
Author alexander kent is the pen name for douglas reeman. But the conflict has also taken on a personal note. Richard bolitho, midshipman kent alexander download bok. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent goodreads. 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. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. Alexander kent writes this so well and you feel as you are there standing on the poop deck or up the ratlines to the tops of the masts. Home from the sea on leave in cornwall, a 17yearold midshipman becomes involved with smuggling, murder. That very night he encounters, under the most compromising of circumstances, his old first officer, the one man whom he had believed shared his hopes and dreams. Bolitho stands on the brink of manhood and takes his examination to begin his true career as a. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger is a historical fiction novel written by douglas reeman under the pseudonym alexander kent. Bolitho returns home to cornwall for christmas, but smuggling, ship wrecking and witchcraft tear apart his oncepeaceful.
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The complete midshipman bolitho ebook 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 book also covers a much smaller range of topics, the story quickly becoming far more complicated with the flip of each page, especially after the identity of the commander is. At close of day jay tryfanstone tryfanstone bolitho. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kents douglas reemans bolitho series. Although only 16, midshipman richard bolitho is already a veteran of 4 years on the kings navy in october 1772 he joins his second ship, the 74gun gorgon her captain is ordered to take her to africas west coast to destroy the growing menace of piracy across the trade routes soon it becomes evident that their enemy is as dangerous and. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. The three midshipman bolitho novellas in one omnibus volume, from alexander kent, also known as douglas reeman. Booktopia the complete midshipman bolitho, the richard.
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. The complete midshipman bolitho by kent, alexander ebook. Kents winning hero is richard bolitho, who is squarely in the tradition of captain hornblower and midshipman easy. Naive and untested, bolitho must learn the ways of the navy. It seems like reeman was taking a cue from his own life for at least some of the story ideas. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. 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. Bolitho series 126 and 29 alexander kent audio book torrent free download, 6558. Alexander kent 27 audio book collection richard bolitho 2 x. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger isbn 97800920409. Set in the late18thcentury royal navy, the book is part of the bolitho series and follows the main character richard bolitho. This acclaimed book by alexander kent is available at in several formats for your ereader.
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Jan 01, 2006 sixteenyearold richard bolitho joins the british royal navy as a young midshipman. This story is set in the winter of 1773, in and around the west country of england. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
As bolitho faces the grim reality of war at close quarters, he will be called upon to anticipate the strategies of the french fleet. On the eve of waterloo, a sense of finality and cautious hope pervade a nation wearied by decades of war. For bolitho, and for many of the crew, it is a severe and testing initiation into the game of seamanship. Sixteenyearold richard bolitho waits to join the gorgon, ordered to sail to the west coast of africa and to destroy those who challenge the kings navy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Richard bolitho midshipman is the first book of alexander kent s douglas reemans bolitho series. Midshipman bolithos ship, the gorgon, is laid up for refit, and he with, isbn 97800920409 buy the midshipman bolitho and the avenger ebook. The second book to explore richard bolithos early exploits, midshipman bolitho and the avenger is quite the slim volume, very simply written and easy to understand.
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Sixteenyearold richard bolitho joins the british royal navy as a young midshipman. His majestys frigate, undine, sets sail for india and the seas beyond. Bolitho was 16 when he joined the navy, the same as reeman. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. 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. See other items more the first volume of the rousing richard bolitho more. Buy a cheap copy of richard bolitho midshipman book by alexander kent. 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. Bolitho series 126 and 29 alexander kent audiobook. Midshipman bolithos ship, the gorgon, is laid up for refit, and he with some other young gentlemen is allowed home for christmas. The year is 1772, and richard bolitho is a sixteenyearold midshipman about to undergo a severe initiation into the game of seamanship. Richard bolitho midshipman download ebook pdf, epub. And sixteenyearold shelve richard bolitho midshipman.
If you love british history and the high seas, with battles set during the american revolution through the napoleonic era, consider the bolitho novels. Midshipman bolitho and the avenger by alexander kent, 1978, putnam edition, in english 1st american ed. Kent s winning hero is richard bolitho, who is squarely in the tradition of captain hornblower and midshipman easy. Read the complete midshipman bolitho by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. Richard bolitho, midshipman rnib supporting blind and. Alexander kent paperback books for sale in stock ebay. 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.
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