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Kent, Alexander.With all despatch /
by Alexander Kent.
p. cm. — (Richard Bolitho novels ; 8)ISBN 0-935526-61-7 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Bolitho, Richard (Fictitious character)—Fiction. 2. Great Britain—History, Naval—18th century—Fiction. I. Title.
II. Series: Kent, Alexander. Richard Bolitho novels ; no. 8. PR6061.E63W58 1999 823’.914—dc21 99-19232
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9 8
Therefore with
courage bold, boys, let us venture;Like noble hearts of gold now
freely enterYour
names on board the fleet, all friends forsaking,That we may soon complete this
undertaking.
—ANON.