A native mainer, roberts, whose historical novels include northwest passage and arundel, was intrigued by the story of the december 1710 wreck of the nottingham. The paperback of the rabble in arms by kenneth roberts at barnes. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel. He 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. Kenneth roberts is an awardwinning historical novelist.
I will definitely recommend this book to horror, science fiction lovers. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. Buy northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts online at alibris. For example, the main characters of arundel and rabble in arms are from kennebunk then called arundel, the main character of northwest passage is. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. So popular was the novel that it made the silver screen starring spencer tracey. Arundel follows steven nason as he joins benedict arnold in his march to quebec during the american revolution.
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The northwest passage by kenneth roberts fantastic fiction. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. 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. Maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. Kenneth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kenneth roberts s most popular book is northwest passage.
Born in kennebunk, maine, roberts specialized in regionalist historical fiction, often writing about his native state and its terrain and. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading northwest passage. A native mainer, roberts, whose historical novels include northwest passage and arundel, was intrigued by the story of the december 1710 wreck of the. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. Northwest passage ebook by kenneth roberts 9781473347199. Kenneth roberts has 79 books on goodreads with 122 ratings. Kenneth roberts author project gutenberg selfpublishing. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Written from the viewpoint of a fictional friend of the historic robert rodgers. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Northwest passage kindle edition by kenneth roberts.
Arundel isbn 9780385040242 pdf epub kenneth roberts. Based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join rogers rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the french and indian war. Pdf the passage book by justin cronin free download 766. Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition. Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial. 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. Kenneth lewis roberts american ranger leads expedition against indian town and dreams of finding overland passage to the pacific. 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.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are langdon towne, cap huff. Written from the viewpoint of a fictional friend o. Roberts became a popular writer of historical fiction including arundel, rabble in arms, northwest passage and oliver wiswell. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. After running aground a dozen miles offshore, the ship broke up, stranding her crew with minimal tools. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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.
Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much o. Kenneth roberts has 79 books on goodreads with 127 ratings. 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. If youre an american historical fiction buff, especially with an interest in new england, then youve surely read kenneth roberts. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937. Kenneth roberts, author of northwest passage, on librarything.
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. Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. Starting as a journalist with the saturday evening post, mr. Original gilt and blindpictorial cloth, map endpapers, nonpriceclipped dust jacket. This classic tale of shipwreck and survival is reprinted with essays that provide a historical perspective and trace the sources from which kenneth roberts 18851957 drew his tale. For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. Northwest passage ebook by kenneth roberts rakuten kobo. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition. Northwest passage kindle edition by roberts, kenneth.
Author of arundel, northwest passage, rabble in arms, lydia bailey, the kenneth roberts reader, oliver wiswell, march to quebec, sun hunting roberts, kenneth lewis open library donate. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format. Complete summary of kenneth roberts northwest passage. An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial america. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of. Northwest passage isbn 9781473347199 pdf epub kenneth. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes.
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