The Inshore Squadron by Alexander Kent
Copenhagen, 1800. After seven years of cruel war against France, Britain's long-standing ally, Denmark, suddenly poses a threat. The scene of battle shifts to the Baltic where the British navy encounters the bitter hardship of blockade duty.
(The Richard Bolitho Novels, Volume 13)
The richest yet in the series-- Kirkus Reviews
Action is frequent and intense, and the color and excitement of 18th-Century sea battles are vividly depicted. Best of all, Bolitho will be remembered as a hero who is both human and humane. -- Library Journal
The richest yet in the series-- Kirkus Reviews
Action is frequent and intense, and the color and excitement of 18th-Century sea battles are vividly depicted. Best of all, Bolitho will be remembered as a hero who is both human and humane. -- Library Journal
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. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen languages.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780935526684 |
| ISBN 10 | 0935526684 |
| Title | The Inshore Squadron |
| Author | Alexander Kent |
| Series | The Bolitho Novels |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Globe Pequot Press |
| Year published | 1999-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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