Dudley bernard egerton pope 29 december 1925 25 april 1997 was a british writer of both nautical fiction and history, most notable for his lord ramage series of. The book that ramage fans have long awaited between 1965 and 1989 the british author, dudley pope, wrote the 18volume ramage series of nautical fiction novels. Forester, pope was one of the most successful authors to explore the genre of nautical fiction, often compared to patrick obrian. Pope falsified his age in order to enlist in the british merchant navy during world war ii. But this time ramage has to be especially vigilant to guard the convoys precious cargo a family of import. This book reminds me a little of hornblower, but ramage, as both a book and character, is a lot more interesting than hornblower. The enemy at trafalgar available for download and read online in other formats. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Ramages challenge the lord ramage novels book 15 ebook. Published by house of stratus 24092010 2010 isbn 10. Ramage at trafalgar the lord ramage novels authors.
Afterwards, he spent two weeks in a lifeboat with the few other survivors. Read ramage at trafalgar by dudley pope online free full. Ramage took the book, and walked up to the quarterdeck rail. Dudley pope lord ramage novels, the 16 ramage at trafalgar.
The first of the dudley pope ramage series is not bad as an adventure at sea novel, but it is not great either. The last time ramage had sat at this table his uncle, rufus treffry, had been alive and well. Read download ramage at trafalgar pdf pdf download. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Nicholas lord ramage is the third lieutenant on his majestys ship sibella, but assumes command when the captain, and the first and second lieutenants are killed by fire from a french ship. One of the ebooks available is ramage by dudley pope. The book is an easy readnot so much detail or naval jargon that the reader gets lost. He intends to confront it headon in the biggest naval battle.
In action, his ship was torpedoed and he spent 14 days at sea in an open lifeboat. In a daring foray, under the very nose of the french mediterranean fleet, lieutenant lord nicholas ramage is to sail his tiny cutter close in to the italian, isbn 9780935526769 buy the ramage. Read ramage at trafalgar by dudley pope online free full book. Lieutenant lord ramage, in command of the triton brig, is escorting a convoy from barbados to jamaica, normally a routine and tedious chore. Lord ramage returns to fight in the most famous of britains sea battles. Ramage at trafalgar by dudley pope and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He went on to write carefully researched naval history and was urged by c. The complete series list for the lord ramage novels dudley pope. Ramage the lord ramage novels by pope dudley abebooks. He was torpedoed during the second world war and resulting spinal injuries plagued him for the rest of his life. In response to the novel, orville prescott wrote that dudley pope has kept his story scudding along before a fine wind, and therewith predict that lieut.
Ramage at trafalgar nicholas ramage, book 16 by dudley pope. The story opens up with a sea battle and our ship sinking. Ramage the lord ramage novels by pope, dudley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ramage had just had time to open the book that listed the navys rates of pay and look up the figure he wanted, when the marine sentry knocked on the door and announced that his coxswain wanted to come in. In 1965, ramage appeared, the first of what was to become an 18novel series. Ramage is suddenly caught behind enemy lines when on honeymoon in france, as the peace of amien unexpectedly ends. Buy a cheap copy of ramage at trafalgar book by dudley pope. As in all these series the hero has a cross to bear, and ramage s is his aristocratic, naval background complicated by his fathers disgrace and dishonourable discharge. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. Dudley pope author dudley pope, a naval defense correspondent of the london evening news, progressed to writing carefully researched naval history. The lord ramage novels series in order dudley pope fictiondb. Pdf the enemy at trafalgar download full pdf book download.
The french ship had fatally crippled the sibella and had killed over half of her crew, including the surgeon and surgeons mate. Ramage is to join nelsons fleet blockading the combined french and spanish navies in the port of cadiz. An expert knowledge of naval history ramage at trafalgar the guardian. Jackson appeared at ramages elbow, and passed him the articles of war without a word. The battle of trafalgar is one of my all time favorite battles to read about and i thought mr.
Ramage at trafalgar by pope, dudley, 1925publication date 1987. Ramage, finally reunited with his beloved sarah, hopes to spend at least a few quiet weeks with her. Ramage at trafalgar the lord ramage novels book 16 ebook. In this novel culminating at trafalgar, all the facts concerning nelson and the battle are true.
Dudley bernard egerton pope was born in 1925 into an ancient cornish seafaring family. Nicholas ramage, commander of his majestys cutter kathleen, will enjoy a highly successful career and survive some of the most perilous adventures experienced by any british naval officer. Buy ramage at trafalgar by pope, dudley from amazons fiction books store. Despite the grave adversity of his situation, ramage embarks upon an intrepid rescue with quite unforeseen consequences. Ramage s trial by dudley pope, 9781590117, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But nelsons plan is not merely to blockade the enemys fleet. Dudley pope is well known both as the creator of the ramage novels and as a distinguished naval historian. Pope s lord ramage series and this one was the one i looked forward to the most. Overdrive read 44 adobe epub ebook 44 adobe pdf ebook 40 kindle book 33. This thrilling adventure is the first in dudley popes popular and muchloved ramage series.
The story chronicles his escape and dashing adventures in true ramage style. Dudley pope lord ramage novels, the 17 ramage and the saracens. About the author dudley bernard egerton pope was born in 1925 into an ancient cornish seafaring family. Ramage s challenge the lord ramage novels book 15 ebook. The historical novels of the lord ramage series are the most notable works of author dudley.
Buy ramage and the dido by dudley pope from waterstones today. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Ramage is a lord and his father is a disgraced naval officer but not by deed. Download pdf the enemy at trafalgar book full free. He joined the merchant navy at the age of sixteen and spent much of his early life at sea. It might not be the most detailed of the historic novelists but a good read.
The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or. Another pretty good series, though pope did get a bit formulaic towards the end. Dudley pope lord ramage novels, the 15 ramages challenge. Dudley pope ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Dudley pope was probably one of the first authors that i read as a kid and was glad to be reaquanted with him.
Ramage at trafalgar the lord ramage novels book 16 dudley pope. The lord ramage novels series in order dudley pope. Forester urged pope to try his hand at fiction and saw the younger writer as his literary heir. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Ramage nodded, and jackson nodded back, expressionlessly.
Jackson had loved paolo almost as much as ramage himself. Dudley pope ebooks epub and pdf format dudley pope ebooks. Dudley pope author alexander kent author of introduction, etc. As the new captain, ramage decides to abandon the sinking ship. Ramage, finally reunited with his beloved sarah, hopes to spend at least a few. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. Of all the ships in the battle only the victory remains. Summoned by admiral nelson himself, ramage is sent to join the british fleet off cadiz. Ramage at trafalgar dudley pope author, steven crossley narrator, audible studios. As in all these series the hero has a cross to bear, and ramages is his aristocratic, naval background complicated by his fathers disgrace and dishonourable discharge. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to all books.
Author of ten nonfiction historical works as well as the 18 books in the ramage series, dudley pope died in 1997. He was particularly very famous for writing the lord ramage book series and the ned yorke series of novels. Pope began what was to become an impressive series with ramage 1965 and, over the next 24 years, produced 17 more novels tracing lord ramage s career. With orders from nelson to be obeyed and a daring mission to be completed, young nicholas ramage must rise to the challenge. He was torpedoed during the second world war and resulting spinal inj. Dudley bernard egerton pope 29 december 1925 25 april 1997 was a british writer of both nautical fiction and history, most notable for his lord ramage series of historical novels. Dudley pope lord ramage novels, the 14 ramages trial. Our hero becomes the captain of a sinking ship and the start of his troubles. Ramage at trafalgar download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
I have read others of this illke such as alexander kent and julian stockwin. Dudley pope was a renowned author of the british origin, who was well known for writing historical fiction and nautical fiction books. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Forester to try his hand at fiction as he saw the younger writer as his literary heir. Read online ramage at trafalgar and download ramage at trafalgar book full in pdf formats. This book starts when he is a junior officer on a ship between corsica and italy and is in the fight for its life.