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. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and. Isbn 9780515077490 9780515077490 softcover, jove, 1984. Browse alexander kents bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The flag captain richard bolitho, book by alexander kent book cover, description, publication history.
Reeman, douglas, writing as alexander kent the flag captain. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the flag captain. Get the best deals on alexander kent books when you shop the largest online selection at. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The flag captain by alexander kent pdf free download.
The flag captain by alexander kent 2006 0601 alexander kent on. He is the flag captain under a vice admiral who is inflexible and rule bound. Book richard bolitho 16 kindle edition by kent, alexander. 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 name, you will find great books that focus on life in the british royal navy and the action that is seen during war time. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. As douglas reeman, he wrote about naval action during the twentieth century, with a primary focus on britains royal navy. The flag captain volume 0 the bolitho novels 0 paperback october 1, 1999 by alexander kent author. Midshipman bolitho the bolitho novels volume 1 by kent, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The flag captain by alexander kent 1jun2006 paperback on. The flag captain by alexander kent pdf free download free pdf. Richard bolitho is an officer with the royal navy during the 18th and 19th centuries. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
The flag captain douglas reeman, alexander kent first edition. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman using the pseudonym alexander kent. Richard bolitho is the central character in a series of historial naval adventure novels by british novelist alexander kent douglas reeman. The flag captain king county library system overdrive. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The complete series list for richard bolitho novels alexander kent. It is april 1797, falmouth bay, and returning home after 18 months continuous service, flag captain richard bolitho finds himself at the centre of the great mutiny crisis.
Explore books by alexander kent with our selection at. Kent and obrien are masters of the great era of british fighting ships under sale. Alexander kent novels in the order in which they were published. Returning home after eighteenmonths service, flag captain richard bolitho finds himself at the center of the crisis. The flag captain by alexander kent, 9780099497646, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Alexander kent is the author of twentyseven acclaimed books featuring richard bolitho. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The flag captain by kent alexander book hard cover fiction classics. See all books authored by alexander kent, including with all despatch richard bolitho novelsalexander kent no 8, and sloop of war the bolitho novels, and more on. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. If you are a kent fan this book is as fine as the others and the entire series is a must read. The series is about richard bolitho and i think this is book 11 in the series. In real life, reeman enlisted in the royal navy in 1940 when he was 16 and served during world war ii and the korean war. In 1971, with the publication of the flag captain, alexander kent launched the richard bolitho newsletter now the bolitho newsletter, which has been distributed with the release of each succeeding title in the series. 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. See all books authored by alexander kent, including with all despatch richard bolitho. As france continues her bitter struggle for supremacy on land and sea, the royal navy receives a crippling blow at home. The flag captain volume 0 the bolitho novels 0 paperback october 1, 1999.
Alexander kent primary author only author division. The life of bolitho is written so maticulously that you would swear that he was a real person. He wrote a total of 68 novels, selling 34 million copies in twenty languages. 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. The flag captain the bolitho novels vol 11 kent, alexander good. Click to read more about the flag captain by alexander kent. Back issues of the publication are now archived on this website in the bolitho newsletter section. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Bolitho is in constant contact with the admiral because he is flag captain. The flag captain by alexander kent overdrive rakuten. Alexander kent is currently considered a single author. Bolitho novels chronology douglas reemans official. The flag captain alexander kent fiction in english, 1900 history, naval nore mutiny, 1797 sea stories ship captains nore mutiny 1797 great britain bolitho, richard fictitious character. Richard bolitho audiobooks listen to the full series. Alexander kent books list of books by author alexander kent. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie okie policy.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The best archive and collection of books available absolutely free for reading online. The flag captain volume 0 the bolitho novels 0 9780935526660. At present, more than 34 million copies of his books are in. This book, also known as the hay captain continues the life of richard bolitho. The flag captain douglas reeman, alexander kent first. Publication date 1971 topics bolitho, richard fictitious character publisher new york, putnam collection. Information on the historic naval fiction author alexander kent and his series about. Of all the books he has written over the years, douglas napoleonic naval stories about richard bolitho tend to enjoy the greatest popularity. It is probably the longest running series in the genre at the present time. As usual, in this series, there is a lot of sea action, as well as excursions against the enemy on land, a great deal of bloodshed, and bolitho is blessed with the company of many of his oldest friends. The richard bolitho novels 27 volumes by alexander kent.
Buy paperback alexander kent books and get the best deals. The flag captain richard bolitho, book by alexander kent. 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. The flag captain hardcover 26 jul 1971 by alexander kent author. Get the best deals on alexander kent books when you shop the largest online. Slight lean to spine, some darkening to text block, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with mild rubbing to corner tips and base of spine panel, some age tanning to rear panel. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000 booksellers and. 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. Instead of immediate success, he has to deal with the great mutiny and the nore rebellion, slavers, deceipt, and facing off french ships of the line that finally are braving the med. Alexander kent a pen name of douglas reeman wrote this series about richard bolitho and his family. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dick bolitho is a flag captain, in a fleet trying to find a base for the brits during the napoleanic war.
Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring richard. The bolitho novels are a series of nautical war novels written by douglas reeman they focus on the military careers of. Book by kent, alexander from amazons fiction books store. Alexander kent ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Richard bolitho novels series in order alexander kent. Douglas reeman alexander kent book series in order. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. This story has richard bolitho in command of the 100 gun euryalus a french build ship, he had captured from the french in a prior book. It is april 1797, falmouth bay, and returning home after 18 months continuous service, flag captain. To glory we steer 1968 form line of battle 1969 enemy in sight. Get the best deal for alexander kent fiction books from the largest online selection at. Bolitho novels chronology douglas reemans official website. Battlecruiser by douglas reeman nook book ebook barnes. As usual, in this series, there is a lot of sea action, as well as excursions against the enemy on land, a great deal of bloodshed, and bolitho is blessed with the company of many of.
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. If not and you relish military historical fiction, you should start with the first book in the series because this is book 11. Jan 01, 2018 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. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
He writes the richard bolitho series as well as the blackwood family series aka royal marines. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outof. As alexander kent, he writes about bolitho, and later bolithos nephew adam, and their adventures at. Order of douglas reeman alexander kent books book series. Douglas reeman is a british author of historical naval fiction, both under his real name and as alexander kent. He writes both under his pseudonym as well as his own name. Alexander kent audio books, best sellers, author bio. The flag captain richard bolitho novelsalexander kent, no 11. Alexander kent is the author of twentyeight acclaimed books featuring 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.
Alexander kent is spectacular in his description of early sea life. The flag captain by alexander kent 1jun2006 paperback. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. The series is often referred to simply as the bolitho novels, as the series also follows richards son adam. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Later books in the series set after his death are based on his nephew adam bolitho. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
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