Its 1798, and dewey lambdin s lovable but incorrigible rogue, captain alan lewrie, and his crew of the proteus, have their work cut out for them as they sail through the wartorn caribbean. Lewrie has been living for 4 years as a tenant farmer on the estate of carolines uncle, phineas chiswick. Information on the historic naval fiction novels of dewey lambdin about alan lewrie. His command of 19th century english, naval terminology, geography and history are impressive. Dewey lambdin the adventures of lieutenant lewrie of the royal navy, first between sheets with nelsons mistress, then at sea off toulon during the french revolution, where he is briefly captured by colonel. The year is 1793 and after four years spent ashore, lewrie is gratified when revolutionary france threatens war and the royal.
Dewey lambdin books list of books by author dewey lambdin. Cockerel by dewey lambdin 2009, paperback at the best online prices at. Cockerel yearning for the high seas, alan lewrie plods through his oppressive life as a gentleman farmer and family man. For instance, the hms cockerel, an alan lewrie novel by dewey lambdin, there is an interesting scene set at the end of the novel. Yearning for the high seas, alan lewrie plods through his oppressive life as a. All does not go smoothly, as he soon finds himself aboard the hms cockerel dealing with a difficult captain and disgruntled crew. A member of the naval institute, he makes his home in nashville, tennessee. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading h. Braxton who is a capt bligh type who insures his power through nepotism and strict discipline with gratuitous floggings to keep the crew under a tight thumb.
Our favourite rakish sailor, alan lewrie, returns in this thrilling historical naval adventure. Tuscany runs with blood, another battle takes shape on the mysterious adriatic sea. Alan is assigned as 1st officer on hms cockerel commanded by a capt. Alan lewrie kb bt is the fictional hero and main character of dewey lambdins naval. I was afraid dewey lambdin would turn lewrie into another fletcher christian but fortunately not. Kneedeep in dung and fathoms from the nearest port, alan lewrie, swashbuckling naval warrior turned family man, longs for battle. Cockerel by dewey lambdin, 978159012, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For over twenty years, his devoted fans have followed the adventures of alan lewrie, royal navy, from his days as a midshipmen to captain of his own ship and, though on somewhat dubious grounds, a baronetcy. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Dewey lambdin born 1945 is an american nautical historical novelist. Besides the alan lewrie series, he is also the author of what lies buried.
The year is 1793 and after four years spent ashore, lewrie is gratified when revolutionary france threatens war and the royal navy beckons. Once in the mediterranean, he throws caution to the wind and becomes involved with the bewitching lady. The kings coat, the french more about dewey lambdin. Cockerel, a sleek frigate captained by a malariastricken tyrant, first officer lewrie soon vaults to command, taking cockerel from the lush pleasures of the kingdom of naples to a smoking cauldron called toulon. The gun ketch covers the year 1793 in the career of dewey lambdins naval character, alan lewrie.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Dewey lambdin has been a sailor since 1976 and has worked as a director, writer, and producer for television and advertising. Alan lewrie and his 18gun sloop, hms jester, part of a squadron of four british warships. He is the author of the alan lewrie series and what lies buried. Books go search buy again your store deals store gift. When war is declared, alan returns to active service as first lieutenant on a new frigate, the hms cockerel, commanded by floggingprone captain braxton with his son for a second lieutenant and two other brutal relatives as midshipmen. Cockerel is especially intriguing with the inclusion of horatio nelson and lady emma hamilton. Hms cockeral alan lewrie naval adventures 6 volume 6. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A kings commander covers the year 1794 in the life and career of dewey lambdin s naval hero, alan lewrie. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Its 1798, and dewey lambdins lovable but incorrigible rogue, captain alan lewrie, and his crew of the proteus, have their work cut out for them as they sail through the wartorn caribbean.
He is best known for his alan lewrie naval adventures series, spanning the american revolution and the napoleonic wars. Oppressed by life as a gentleman farmer, when revolutionary france draws britain into war, lewrie is only too pleased to answer the navys call. Dewey lambdin has been a sailor since 1976 and has worked as a director, writer, and producer. The setting is a dinner aboard the flagship of admiral sir samuel hood. Unlike other authors who use the british navy as a setting for a plot, the author evokes the feeling that you are part of the character and the story is happening to you. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read h. He is best known for his alan lewrie naval adventure series, set during the napoleonic wars. Alan soldiers on, however, rediscovering that he is damn good at this.
An alan lewrie naval adventure, and the kings privateer, and more on. See all books authored by dewey lambdin, including kings captain. Dewey lambdin is an american nautical historical novelist. It is 1793, and alan lewrie, swashbuckling naval warrior turned family man, longs for battle. Lieutenant lewrie is fresh from the siege of toulon where he managed to capture a french corvette. Dewey lambdin does an excellent job portraying the image of living and working a wooden sailing vessel as well as give a feeling for what it was like in the british navy of the late 1700s. Hms cockerel the gun ketch covers the year 1793 in the career of dewey lambdin s naval character, alan lewrie. Naval institute and a friend of the national maritime museum in greenwich, england, he spends his free time working and sailing. The year is 1793 and after four years spent ashore. Cockerel by dewey lambdin 1997, paperback at the best online prices at. Dewey lambdin, a selfdescribed navy brat, has been a sailor since 1976, with a special taste for cruising the gulf of mexico in his sloop. In may 1803, lewrie is back at sea in command of the 38gun frigate hms reliant and is part of a squadron sent to. Reluctant british naval officer alan lewrie the gun ketch, 1993, etc. Cockerel volume 6 alan lewrie naval adventures 6 h.
Lewrie finishes commissioning his new command, hms jester, the former french corvette sans culotte captured by lewrie in hms cockerel, in portsmouth in preparation for assignment to the mediterranean under his patron admiral lord samuel hood. The year is 1793, and our oncerakehell hero is now a domesticated halfpay lieutenant, seven years married, with three children and a farm that he is just learning to manage, not liking it any more than he does most of his. Dewey lambdin, a selfdescribed navy brat, has been a sailor since 1976, with a special taste. Cockerel alan lewrie, book 6 by dewey lambdin book cover, description, publication history. Yearning for the high seas, alan lewrie plods through his oppressive life as a gentleman farmer and family man. Dewey lambdin 1945 is an american nautical historical novelist. Each of dewey lambdin s alan lewrie novels is a joy to read, and h. Dewey lambdin is the reigning master of maritime fiction, celebrated as the heir to patrick obrian and c. Cockerel alan lewrie naval adventures book 6 ebook. John lee the adventures of lieutenant lewrie of the royal navy, first between sheets with nelsons mistress, then at sea off toulon during the french revolution, where he is briefly captured by colonel. First, lewrie has rashly vowed to uphold a friends honor in a duel. Once in the mediterranean, he throws caution to the wind and becomes involved with the bewitching lady emma hamilton.
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