Sloop of war alexander kent books

One i have read and read over the last few decades. It was the year in which the american war of independence changed to an allout struggle for. The american revolution has turned the atlantic coast into a refuge for privateers and marauding french warships, and it is up to young bolitho to fight the colonial rebels, to stave off the treachery of a beautiful woman, and to. 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. Sloop of war by alexander kent paperback, 1974 for sale. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read sloop of war. Sloop of war alexander kent paperback the richard bolitho novels. 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. Buy a cheap copy of sloop of war the bolitho novels book by alexander kent. Withthe original illustrated dustwrapper, and maps to the endpapers. Sloop of war 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.

Publication date 19820901 topics historical general, fiction publisher jove. The year is 1778, the ship is the 18gun hms sparrow, englands finest sloop of war, and the. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at sea in the age of fighting sail. Sloop of war richard bolitho, book 6 by alexander kent. Nov 30, 1971 commander bolitho is is captain of the sloop of war, hms swallow. He has a chance to prove his ability, but danger threatens as real and deadly as the enemy itself. 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. He has a chance to prove his ability, but danger threatens as real and. Putnams sons, 1977, 1972, 1974, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1982. It was the year in which the american war of independence changed to an allout struggle for freedom from british rule and the year when bolitho took command of the sparrow, a small, fast and wellarmed sloop of war. Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning fortyfive years, he has written over. 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.

Bolitho series 126 and 29 alexander kent audiobook. Kent addresses past events previous to the book, creating a larger world beyond the book and allowing readers to get a better idea of bolithos character and attitude towards his crew. See all books authored by alexander kent, including sloop of war the bolitho novels, and with all despatch richard bolitho novels alexander kent no 8, and more on. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam. Sloop of war follows the appointment of lieutenant bolitho to command his own ship, hms sparrow. 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. 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. Sloop of war by alexander kent, 9780099493860, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sloop of war alexander kent haftad 9780099493860 bokus. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sloop of war alexander kent paperback books online raru. See all books authored by alexander kent, including sloop of war the bolitho novels, and with all despatch richard bolitho novelsalexander kent no 8, and more on.

Alexander kent b04 sloop of war m jayston 601 sloop of war. Sloop of war book by alexander kent half price books. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. Jan 23, 2006 sloop of war by alexander kent, 9780099493860, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He later worked as a london detective and has served as a script advisor for television and film. Richard bolitho, a semifictional royal navy officer, was born in 1756 in falmouth, cornwall, in the united kingdom, the second son of a prestigious naval family. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. Sloop of war by alexander kent penguin books australia. Sloop of war the bolitho novels book by alexander kent. He is given numerous assignments in the delaware bay, in the northern caribbean and, in the genre of historical naval fiction. It is one of the first of kent s books i read and have never forgotten it.

Alexander kent author alexander kent is the author of twentyseven acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Alexander kent, born 1924 sloop of war first edition ebay. As the pace of war increased, the sparrow was called from one. Publication date 19820901 topics historical general, fiction publisher jove collection. Alexander kent first editions douglas reemans official. A first edition of alexander kent s sloop of war, featuring his well known protagonist, richard bolitho. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen. Moderate wear to unclipped pictorial dust jackets, with edgewear, occasional sunning to spines. The year in which the american war of independence changed to an allout struggle for freedom from british rule and the year bolitho took command of the sparrow. Alexander kent b04 sloop of war m jayston 524 sloop of war. Commander bolitho is is captain of the sloop of war, hms swallow. Sloop of war also reads perfectly well as a standalone novel. Reeman joined the british navy at 16 and served on destroyers and small crafts during world war ii, eventually rising to.

He is given numerous assignments in the delaware bay, in the northern caribbean and, in the genre of historical naval fiction focussed on the tall ships of the british royal navy at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, this book by alexander kent has to be among the best. In sequence the events take place immediately before those covered by sloop of war, hailed by the evening standard as both truly stirring stuff and. Book 6 by alexander kent available from rakuten kobo. Alexander kent first editions douglas reemans official website. As the french enter the american war of independence, young richard bolitho is given command of the fast, wellarmed sloop sparrow. Reeman joined the british navy at 16 and served on destroyers and small crafts during world war ii, eventually rising to lieutenant. 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. Kent was an officer in the royal navy and served during wwii and the korean war. 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. Sloop of war by alexander kent 1972, hardcover for sale. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. Sloop of war by alexander kent overdrive rakuten overdrive. The richard bolitho novels and millions of other books are available for instant access.

Especially for any former military officer, there is something irresistable about reading about an officers first independent command. Book 6 by kent, alexander from amazons fiction books store. 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 a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and. As always, kent s description and character developement are top notch. 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. For the young richard bolitho the spring of 1778 marked a complete transformation for himself and his future. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the royal navy of sail and the american war of independence as seen from the royal navys point of view. The tenth richard bolitho novel in alexander kents spectacularly successful series deals with bolithos life as a young lieutenant aboard the trojan, an eightygun ship of the line.

It is one of the first of kents books i read and have never forgotten it. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. 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.

A first edition of alexander kents sloop of war, featuring his well known protagonist, richard bolitho. Of all the first four bolitho novels, this one is my favorite to date. The year is 1778, the ship is the 18gun hms sparrow, englands finest sloop of war, and the captain is richard. Purchase sloop of war by alexander kent on paperback online and enjoy having your favourite fiction books delivered to you in south africa. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. Sloop of war by alexander kent, first edition abebooks. They focus on the military careers of richard bolitho and adam bolitho in the royal.

Under his own name, douglas reeman, and in the course of a career spanning fortyfive years. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. Sloop of war alexander kent paperback books online. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent.