Laidinto the book is a typed letter signed by kenneth roberts on water unlimited, inc. A gvg copy in a fine later issue dust jacket with the price intact on the front flap. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible exploits during the french and indian wars are told through langdon towne. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. 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. Kenneth roberts kenneth lewis roberts was an american author of historical novels. 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 s most popular book is northwest passage. A thundering novel of the men and women who risked their lives to forge a new country. The northwest passage by kenneth roberts book cover, description, publication history.
Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 twovolume signed limited editi 1937 northwest passage hc book special edition signed by kenneth roberts kenneth roberts, northwest passage, signed limited edition, 1937 set of. Kenneth lewis roberts was an american author of historical novels. Jan 09, 2020 which kenneth roberts novel is your favorite. The story of dartmouths kenneth roberts collection.
Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore. Sep 17, 2018 another find from poor richards was a copy of kenneth roberts nordwest passage. Tins vivid historical novel by a writer whose popularity as a portrayer of the. Northwest passage, by kenneth roberts, mural by george gray. Read northwest passage by kenneth roberts available from rakuten kobo. 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. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a. Buy northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts online at alibris. Northwest passage was intended to be mgms first full production in threestrip technicolor, the revolutionary photo process that made its feature debut about five years earlier. See all books authored by kenneth roberts, including arundel, and northwest passage, and more on. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth lewis, 18851957.
The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. 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. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author signed. Northwest passage, by kenneth roberts, mural by george. Abaa northwest passage by roberts, kenneth search for. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. 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. Northwest passage book by kenneth roberts thriftbooks. Maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america.
Northwest passage by kenneth roberts vintage hardcover 1937. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. It is gripping, a book i had a difficult time setting down. Northwest passage ebook by kenneth roberts rakuten kobo. Kenneth robertss most popular book is northwest passage.
Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage. Another find from poor richards was a copy of kenneth roberts nordwest passage. Rogers rangers is a 1940 film directed by king vidor, based on the 1937 novel by kenneth roberts the year is 1759. Most of the book is an accurate description of what occured during that time period, and one gets an incredible feel for the hardships and calamities. Through these exciting pages sweeps the grand panorama of america in the making. Nineteenth century postage stamps of the united states 2 vols lester br. Rogers rangers, french and indian war united states. But preproduction delays led to the decision to film a nelson eddyjeanette macdonald musical in color first. Kenneth roberts, northwest passage, signed limited edition, 1937 set of. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts vintage hardcover. 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.
Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page. Aug 27, 2019 northwest passage was intended to be mgms first full production in threestrip technicolor, the revolutionary photo process that made its feature debut about five years earlier. Collectible booksellers kenneth roberts historical. Shelf wear, bumped, page edge dust due to high loss in shipping to certain countries, insurance is required for shipping to a location that does not provide tracking. Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Signed on the title page, with all the good wishes of kenneth roberts x.
Written from the viewpoint of a fictional friend o. I do believe i am falling in love with kenneth roberts. Kenneth roberts the unofficial site a site devoted to. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth roberts. Authors inscription on title page, signed by him, dated july 10, 1937. Accounts the historical deeds of the major, through his glory and shame. 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.
They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. 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. Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible. Two volumes, fine in vg dust jackets a bit browned on the spines in the publishers good pictorial slipcase with wear along edges and split along one edge. Photo, print, drawing northwest passage, by kenneth roberts, mural by george gray digital file from original item full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. Book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. Little remembered now, it is the story of major robert rogers and the early rangers of the french and indian war. He stumbles upon major robert rogers of rogers rangers and inadvertently gives him the idea to discover the northwest passage. First of this english language edition for the continent.
The northwest passage by kenneth roberts fantastic fiction. For decades kenneth roberts 18851957 was one of americas most popular historical novelists, writing such best. Ive seen online before a copy or two of roberts books in another language, but have never come across a. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author. Kenneth roberts is the author of books such as northwest passage. Find northwest passage by roberts, kenneth at biblio.
Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition. The letter is dated january 16, 1951 and makes reference to another authors works on dowsing and the human races absorb what is set forth clearly in the english language. Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is describing. Rogers rangers fiction, rogers rangers, french and indian war united states. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name. The source book for the 1940 film of the same name. Kenneth roberts has 80 books on goodreads with 52 ratings. This is the first kenneth roberts book ive read, a historical novel about colonial america shortly before the revolution. Green cloth, blindstamped emblem on front, gilt illustration and lettering on spine. Langdon towne robert young, an aspiring artist, is kicked out of harvard law school for doing an offensive cartoon of the kings attorney, wiseman claggett. Northwest passage full title northwest passage book i. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career.
Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war. Buy a cheap copy of northwest passage book by kenneth roberts. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are langdon towne, cap huff. Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. So popular was the novel that it made the silver screen starring spencer tracey. A native mainer, roberts, whose historical novels include northwest passage and arundel, was intrigued by the story of the december 1710 wreck of the. Rome wmap by francis wey 1897 antique travel book illustrated. Forest green cloth cover blindstamped on front, with gilt lettering on black label on the. The movie starring spencer tracey was based on this adventure novel. Northwest passage, doubleday doran, 1937, first edition, fine in bright near fine pictorial dustwrapper. The historical novel northwest passage 1937, by american author kenneth roberts, portrayed the events of rogers rangers raid on the abenaki town of st. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties.
The article was written on the heels of the release of oliver wiswell, roberts novel written from the perspective of a tory during the american revolution. Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is. Born in kennebunk, maine, roberts specialized in regionalist historical fiction. The rangers precursors to todays us army rangers endured incredible. Book irogers rangers, american adventure film, released in 1940, that deals with events of the french and indian war, a theme rarely explored in film. Containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A fascinating, thoroughly researched historical novel of haiti and africa, and the early united states, outlining haitians battle for freedom seen through. An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial america. Kenneth roberts biography kenneth roberts biography and list of works kenneth roberts books. Northwest passage is an adventurous tale of two words. But here is a book that throws back the curtain and hurls us out the window into the midst.
Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. Northwest passage the new breed by roberts, kenneth elliot, douglass and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. Its a german copy of roberts book northwest passage. Ive seen online before a copy or two of roberts books in another language, but have never come across a copy here in the states. Kenneth lewis roberts the story of major robert rogers who led the expedition against the indian town of st. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical. For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937. Kenneth roberts northwest passage is one of the great novels of the 1930s. Publication date 1938 topics rogers, robert, 17311795 publisher new york.
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