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epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Command a King's Ship (as Kent, Alexander) [Ship, Command a King's]

Lieutenant Thomas Herrick walked a few paces across the quarterdeck, his movements restless as he watched Bellairs' marines and some seamen below the nearest palisade. It was ast noon, with ...
( Category: other November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | 2011-09-20 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

Barely making a ripple above her own black and buff reflection, Benbow moved slowly past other anchored vessels, all of which were dwarfed by the towering natural fortress of Gibraltar. ...
( Category: Military November 7,2014 )
mobi |eng | 1996-05-15 | Author:Alexander Kent

Bolitho said, `He is the youngest, sir. Some of us have had more experience and . . .' He faltered, seeing the trap opening. Tregorren shook one finger. `I forgot ...
( Category: European November 7,2014 )
epub, mobi |eng | 2007-04-02 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

Sword Of Honour 10 A Ship of War His Britannic Majesty’s Ship Frobisher lay at her anchor, unmoving above the perfect twin of her reflection in the blazing sunlight. The ...
( Category: Military November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | 2011-08-23 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

Allday followed Inch towards the companion ladder and muttered, “My God, sir, I thought I yearned for small ships again!” Inch grinned. “You are getting old!” The sea thundered over ...
( Category: Military November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | 1998-03-31 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

10 No Childish Desire The Destiny's stern cabin seemed unnaturally large and remote after the embattled brig. In spite of what he had endured, Bolitho felt wide awake, and wondered ...
( Category: Military November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | 2007-04-01 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

He recalled hearing the third lieutenant, Monteith, remark, ‘This is where we part company, and good riddance!’ He took a deep breath and pulled himself on to the next stretch ...
( Category: War November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | 2011-09-20 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

For My Country's Freedo#261496D 7/10/08 11:14 AM Page 156 part ii: 1812 10 D eception CAPTAIN James Tyacke stood at the top of the companion ladder and waited for his ...
( Category: Military November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | 1988-01-01 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

11. Faces in the crowd THE Golden Fleece Inn which stood on the outskirts of Dover was an imposing, weatherbeaten building, a place to change post horses, to rest a ...
( Category: Historical November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

He frowned, trying to think of something to purchasO if and when they were allowed a stay in port. And thea were well overdue for that. Despite her coppered hullB ...
( Category: Military November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | 1984-12-15 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

Both ships were evenly matched. Achates mounted more guns, but the enemy's heavier broadside was taking a terrible toll. One lucky shot was all it would take. He stared at ...
( Category: Military November 7,2014 )
epub |eng | 2010-11-01 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

Midshipman Bolitho & The Avenger Hugh Bolitho was seated at the table, as if he had not moved. The air was still wreathed in smoke, and it gave the impression ...
( Category: Historical November 7,2014 )
epub |deu | 2013-04-24 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

Ein guter Offizier Sir Edmund Pomfret stand neben dem großen Heckfenster in seiner Tageskajüte, sorgfältig den einfallenden grellen Sonnenschein meidend. Während des ganzen Berichts hatte er die gleiche Stellung beibehalten: ...
( Category: other November 5,2014 )
epub |deu | 0101-01-01 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

Eines Mannes Verlangen Die Kajüte der Destiny kam Bolitho nach der Enge auf der Brigg Rosario unnatürlich groß und leer vor. Ungeachtet dessen, was er durchgemacht hatte, fühlte er sich ...
( Category: other November 5,2014 )
epub |deu | 0101-01-01 | Author:Alexander Kent [Kent, Alexander]

Auffallende Ähnlichkeit Der Auftrag der Sparrow, die Stärke der französischen Flotte in Newport zu erkunden, erwies sich als schwieriger, als Bolitho erwartet hatte. Die Fahrt von Sandy Hook zu den ...
( Category: other November 5,2014 )