In gallant company richard bolitho, book 5 by alexander kent. In gallant company, hms trojan, 80, thirdrate ship of the line, captain gilbert pears. Alexander kent paperback books for sale in stock ebay. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf format alexander kent ebooks. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman they focus. The 26th, and final, bolitho novel in this phenomenally successful and wellloved series. Fiction category of the 2012 usa book awards as well as finalist ebook.
Victorian sailor boy at the age of 15, 27ft bandsaw operative at 16, theatre usher at 19, and bookseller at 20. 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. At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. Against a growing fleet of american and french privateers, the navy must maintain its blockade of washingtons vital military supplies. In this story the protagonist, lieutenant richard bolitho of the british navy, is assigned to a ship of the line which is trying to suppress the shipments of arms by france. The richard bolitho book series by alexander kent includes books richard bolitho midshipman, midshipman bolitho and the avenger, band of brothers, and several more.
Many of the early chapters in a gallant company starts by describing the way in which many of the prisoners came to be in. Alexander galant is the author of the historical thriller novel depth of deception a titanic murder mystery. In gallant company by alexander kent, first edition abebooks. In the tradition of the hornblower series, in gallant company is one of the early books in kent s richard bolitho series. Another bolitho adventure from our greatest writer of naval fiction. A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with slight color fade to the spine panel. This is the story of two children caught in the midst of war. See the complete richard bolitho series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Bolitho was born in 1756 in falmouth, cornwall, in great britain, the second son of a prestigious naval family. Download the ebook in gallant company alexander kent in pdf or epub format and read it directly on your mobile phone, computer or any device. In gallant company by alexander kent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The childrens war isbn 9781400032075 pdf epub monique. View the profiles of people named alexander gallant.
The richard bolitho novels and millions of other books are available for instant access. In 1774, richard bolitho is a newly appointed more. Publication date 1977 topics bolitho, richard fictitious character publisher new york. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. 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. Written by alexander kent, audiobook narrated by michael jayston. I really enjoy these stories of wooden ships and iron men. A gallant company is as the subtitle says the true story of the great escape. View the profiles of professionals named alexander gallant on linkedin. Mysterythrilleradventure category 2012 international book awards. Alexander the great constitution from his earliest years, and that he should be inured to hardship and fatigue. 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. In gallant company alexander kent by stevieseaman issuu. Alexander kent, pen name of douglas edward reeman, joined the british navy at 16, serving on.
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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. Nov 22, 2005 in gallant company by alexander kent, 9780099493846, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. In gallant company douglas reeman, alexander kent first. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. In gallant company by alexander kent penguin books australia. Set during the american revolutionary years, the novel chronicles bolithos rise through the british navy. Download the ebook in gallant company in pdf or epub format and read it directly on your mobile phone, computer or any device. Download in gallant company alexander kent pdf genial. Kent alexander author and attorney abrams linkedin. 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. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. See other items more the first volume of the rousing richard bolitho more. In the early part of alexanders life this was the main object of attention.
Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Th e name of the nurse who had charge of our hero in his infancy was lannice. It is frequently necessary to commission the jacket before the story is actually finished and the author then provides a short brief for the artist. It is 1939 and thirteenyearold ilse, halfjewish, has been sent out of germany by her aryan, isbn 9781400032075.
He served in the wars against france and the united states. Alexander kent still life photographer london about 1. Richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman. In gallant company the bolitho novels by alexander kent. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. Richard bolitho is a fictional royal navy officer who is the main character in a series of novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a. In another thrilling richard bolitho adventure, the navy prepares for action at sea against a growing fleet of american and french privateers, as the american. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kents. Pages are clean and intact all orders shio to same or next bussines day. Richard bolitho series by alexander kent goodreads.
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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. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. In gallant company descargar libros pdf gratis epub. As the american revolution rages on the mainland, the british navy. It has been awarded finalist in the best new ebook. In the case of in gallant company, alexander kent wrote the closing scenes with chris maygers jacket rough in front of him to ensure that his. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The central character is richard bolitho, and, later, his nephew, adam. Alexander kent, alex kent, london based still life and advertising photographer, london, still life, advertising, alex kent, alexander kent, alexander kent. Buy a cheap copy of in gallant company richard bolitho. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle. Richard bolitho is an officer with the royal navy during the 18th and 19th centuries. Feb 28, 2006 alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. 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.
Childrens childrens 0 18 months 18 months 3 years 3 5 years 5 7 years 7 9 years 9 12 years view all childrens. In the tradition of the hornblower series, in gallant company is one of the early books in kents richard bolitho series. In gallant company by alexander kent, 9780099493846, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In gallant company descargar libros pdf gratis epub gratis. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. View kent alexanders profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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