Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war structurally, northwest passage is divided into halves. Kenneth roberts the unofficial site author and writer. Kenneth roberts was the author of many bestselling novels, including northwest passage, lydia bailey, oliver wiswell, and the trilogy of arundel, rabble in arms, and the lively lady. Kenneth lewis roberts was an american author of historical novels. See all books authored by kenneth roberts, including arundel, and northwest passage, and more on. If youre an american historical fiction buff, especially with an interest in new england, then youve surely read kenneth roberts. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author signed. Kenneth lewis roberts this classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible exploits during the french and indian wars are told through langdon towne, an artist and harvard student who flees trouble to.
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Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kenneth lewis roberts american ranger leads expedition against indian town and dreams of finding overland passage to the pacific. Kenneth roberts northwest passage is one of the great novels of the 1930s. For decades kenneth roberts 18851957 was one of americas most popular historical novelists, writing such best. Books by kenneth roberts, books by maine author kenneth roberts, kenneth l. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading northwest passage. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career. Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. His writing was descriptive and he possessed a knack for even making the scenery come alive. For the canadian author of childrens novels, see ken roberts author.
Misery, in cold truth, is a weight less upon those who undergo it than upon the minds of those who see it. Roberts 18851957 of kennebunk, me, books for sale by towns end books. Apr 04, 2020 kenneth roberts kenneth roberts is the author of books such as northwest passage. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site. This copy bears the following presentation inscription by the author on the title page in his fine hand, inscribed for mel and ethel eaton at the request of jim and mildred campbell, and gladly, with the very best wishes of their friend kenneth roberts. Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts.
Kenneth lewis roberts, author of northwest passage, on librarything. Original gilt and blindpictorial cloth, map endpapers, nonpriceclipped dust jacket. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he was awarded a. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he was awarded a special pulitzer prize citation in 1957. Kenneth roberts, american journalist and novelist who wrote fictional reconstructions of the american revolution. Read northwest passage by kenneth roberts for online ebook. The story of dartmouths kenneth roberts collection. It is gripping, a book i had a difficult time setting down. Kenneth robertss most popular book is northwest passage. Apr 04, 2011 kenneth roberts presents tragic hero robert rogers colonial indian fighter is central figure in great drama out of americas historic past the northwest passage, in the imagination of all free people, is a short cut to fame, fortune and romancea hidden route to golconda and the mystic east.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Starting as a journalist with the saturday evening post, mr. Kenneth roberts books biography and list of works author. Little remembered now, it is the story of major robert rogers and the early rangers of the french and indian war. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts.
Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks passion for books. Click to read more about northwest passage by kenneth roberts. Roberts worked first as a journalist, becoming nationally known for his work with the saturday evening post from 1919 to 1928, and then as a popular novelist. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. Roberts worked as a journalist until 1917, when he began service as a captain in the intelligence section of the u. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. He worked first as a journalist, becoming nationally known for his work with the.
Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war. Now comes northwest passage, dealing with the time of the frenchindian wars, the terrible uncertainty of the english relations with the indians, with their own colonists on distant frontiers. Northwest passage was the second book by roberts i read and this as well as all other works in roberts chronicles of arundel series sold me on the us. Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war. Kenneth roberts s most popular book is northwest passage. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage. Northwest passage kindle edition by roberts, kenneth. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 kennebunk, maine, us. After serving as an army lieutenant during the american siberian campaign in the russian civil war in 1919, roberts worked first as a journalist, and then as a popular novelist.
For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Kenneth roberts has 70 books on goodreads with 6 ratings. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition.
Jan 01, 2001 maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Though ive been a big kenneth roberts fan for over twenty years, have sought to own and read all of his books, and began a website devoted to the man and his works, i must confess ashamedly that i have never watched the movies based upon his books. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth roberts. Kenneth roberts presents tragic hero robert rogers colonial indian fighter is central figure in great drama out of americas historic past the northwest passage, in the imagination of all free people, is a short cut to fame, fortune and. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937.
Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free download. Roberts became a popular writer of historical fiction including arundel, rabble in arms, northwest passage and oliver wiswell. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Kenneth roberts has 79 books on goodreads with 148 ratings. Northwest passage the new breed by roberts, kenneth elliot, douglass and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kenneth roberts did a spectacular job of fleshing out the characters in the intriguing historical novel, northwest passage. The first half is a carefully researched, daybyday recreation of the raid by rogers rangers on the indian village a.
Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. Kenneth roberts, author of northwest passage, on librarything. After serving as an army lieutenant during the american siberian campaign in the russian civil war in 1919, roberts worked first as a journalist. Maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth. Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is describing. Kenneth roberts kenneth lewis roberts was an american author of historical novels. So popular was the novel that it made the silver screen starring spencer tracey.