Bolitho book 1 · 1968
To Glory We Steer
In 1782, Captain Richard Bolitho takes command of the frigate Phalarope, a ship with a reputation for poor discipline, and sails for the West Indies, where the war with France and the American colonies is reaching its climax.
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Book facts
- Author
- Alexander Kent
- Series
- Bolitho, book 1 of 29
- Published
- 1968
- Setting
- Set in Falmouth
- Characters charted
- 2
- Chart confidence
- Medium
Who is in To Glory We Steer
2 recurring or key characters from Alexander Kent’s chart. Introduces Richard Bolitho and Thomas Herrick.
Lead 1
- Richard BolithoFirst appearanceRoyal Navy officer from Falmouth, midshipman to admiral
Major 1
- Thomas HerrickFirst appearanceBolitho's lifelong friend and fellow officer
Also featuring these characters
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