Freckling to prelims and owners name on dedication page. An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial america. 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. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Northwest passage 9781582882666 by roberts, kenneth. Buy a cheap copy of northwest passage book by kenneth roberts. Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Written from the viewpoint of a fictional friend of the historic robert rodgers, famed in america as the leader of rodgers rangers a guerrilla squadron harassing the english forces throughout the american war of independence. Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. This classic of kenneth roberts is the second historical novel selected by john jakes for his library of historical fiction. 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. Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts.
Northwest passage is an adventurous tale of two words. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 that befall these men. Buy northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts online at alibris. Jan 01, 2001 maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. For decades kenneth roberts 18851957 was one of americas most popular historical novelists, writing such best. From the front flap of this 709 page john jakes reprint of this 1936 classic title. So popular was the novel that it made the silver screen starring. 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. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career. See the article in its original context from july 4, 1937, section book.
Click to read more about northwest passage by kenneth roberts. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose. Samuel stephens and other new material roberts, kenneth lewis. It is written from the perspective of langdon towne, a young man whose. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. That edition runs to 709 pages, so you are in for a long read. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much o. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible. Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format. Kenneth roberts did a spectacular job of fleshing out the characters in the intriguing historical novel, northwest passage. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Jan 09, 2020 which kenneth roberts novel is your favorite. Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel. Buy northwest passage book online at best prices in india on. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. This book is set in north america and england, beginning during the time of the french and indian war and ending shortly after 1776. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937.
Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth used books and. Cloth cover hardback book with dust jacket is in very good condition. Samuel stephens and other new material roberts, kenneth lewis published by doubleday, doran 1936. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth lewis, 1938, doubleday, doran edition, in english northwest passage 1938 edition open library. Douglas dillon with his signature on ffep edition first edition. He received his higher education at cornell university, from which he graduated in 1908. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts 1937 in dj ebay. In 1936, with no tv, people had a different kind of mind, and they liked to sit with a book, and sit and sit. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts 1977, paperback.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. Two volumes, fine in vg dust jackets a bit browned. Northwest passage kenneth roberts first edition signed. Aug 27, 2019 in 1937, mgm bought, for an undisclosed record sum, a new book by kenneth roberts that was serialized in the saturday evening post. 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. It told the story of rogers rangers, an 18th century expedition that defeated a tribe of warring indians on the american frontier primarily new york state and eastern canada, and then headed west in search of. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible exploits during the. Northwest passage book by kenneth roberts thriftbooks. This acclaimed book by kenneth roberts is available at in several formats for your ereader. With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey.
Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage. Samuel stephens and other new material by roberts, kenneth lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name. Kenneth roberts has 79 books on goodreads with 170 ratings. Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
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 books list of books by author kenneth. See all books authored by kenneth roberts, including arundel, and rabble in arms, and more on. Northwest passage book irogers rangers kenneth roberts s novel northwest passage chronicles the exploits of major robert rogers 17311795, who during the french and indian war raised and commanded an independent unit of lightinfantry soldiers attached to the british army known as rogers rangers. Northwest passage is a timeless classic written by one of americas finest historical novelists, kenneth roberts. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kenneth robertss most popular book is northwest passage. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and. The northwest passage by kenneth roberts book cover, description, publication. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition. Northwest passage novel project gutenberg selfpublishing.
Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937. Northwest passage 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 join the army. The northwest passage by kenneth roberts fantastic fiction. From 190718 he was on the staff of the boston post newspaper, first as a columnist and then, when his column proved extremely popular, he was given his own page. Complete summary of kenneth roberts northwest passage. For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. Little remembered now, it is the story of major robert rogers and the early rangers of the french and indian war. Northwest passage the new breed by roberts, kenneth elliot, douglass and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 by roberts, kenneth lewis shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. A resident of maine for most of his life, he began writing historical novels to the speech the events, the customs and the appearance preserve of his beloved native. 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.
Read northwest passage by kenneth roberts available from rakuten kobo. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore. Kenneth lewis roberts american ranger leads expedition against indian town and dreams of finding overland passage to the pacific. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are langdon towne, cap huff. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. His writing was descriptive and he possessed a knack for even making the scenery come alive.
Kenneth roberts northwest passage is one of the great novels of the 1930s. 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. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. Northwest passage isbn 9781473347199 pdf epub kenneth. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free download. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties. Written from the viewpoint of a fictional friend o. Sep 17, 2018 in drafting the manuscript of northwest passage, his great novel of french and indian wars and the gargantuan major robert rogers, kenneth roberts wrote more than 2,000,000 words with his parker vacumatic.
American novelist kenneth roberts was born in kennebunk, maine, in 1885. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Northwest passage ebook by kenneth roberts rakuten kobo. In drafting the manuscript of northwest passage, his great novel of french and indian wars and the gargantuan major robert rogers, kenneth roberts wrote more than 2,000,000 words with his parker vacumatic. It is gripping, a book i had a difficult time setting down. Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is describing. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth roberts. It was based on the first part of kenneth roberts s 1937 novel of the same name the story follows langdon towne played by robert young, a young man recently expelled. 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. Find northwest passage by roberts, kenneth at biblio.
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