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Northwest passage was the second most popular book. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Kenneth roberts has 80 books on goodreads with 52 ratings. But preproduction delays led to the decision to film a nelson eddyjeanette macdonald musical in color first. I do believe i am falling in love with kenneth roberts. He stumbles upon major robert rogers of rogers rangers and inadvertently gives him the idea to discover the northwest passage. First edition after the printing of a limited twovolume edition of on. 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. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth.

Book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. Kenneth lewis roberts american ranger leads expedition against indian town and dreams of finding overland passage to the pacific. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937. Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. 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 was intended to be mgms first full production in threestrip technicolor, the revolutionary photo process that made its feature debut about five years earlier. 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. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author. Kenneth roberts the unofficial site a site devoted to. This acclaimed book by kenneth roberts is available at in several formats for your ereader. The source book for the 1940 film of the same name. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. Northwest passage signed, first edition by roberts, kenneth edition. This antique volume is an early printing signed by the author on the bibliographical page.

This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible exploits during the french and indian wars are told through langdon towne. Growing up in wisconsin i found this an exciting part of the history of my home state. The movie starring spencer tracey was based on this adventure novel. Very good in decorated dark green cloth covered boards with faded gilt.

The northwest passage by kenneth roberts book cover, description, publication history. Kenneth roberts s most popular book is northwest passage. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 1930, and was written by kenneth roberts. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.

Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth roberts. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Northwest passage, doubleday doran, 1937, first edition, fine in bright near fine pictorial dustwrapper. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. See all books authored by kenneth roberts, including arundel, and northwest passage, and more on. It is gripping, a book i had a difficult time setting down. Northwest passage book by kenneth roberts thriftbooks.

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. Kenneth robertss most popular book is northwest passage. 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. Northwest passage is a historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is describing. Northwest passage author roberts, kenneth formatbinding hardcover book condition used gvg jacket condition fine edition first edition binding hardcover publisher doubleday place of publication. In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. 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 kenneth roberts the unofficial site. A native mainer, roberts, whose historical novels include northwest passage and arundel, was intrigued by the story of the december 1710 wreck of the. Kenneth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Free download or read online arundel pdf epub book.

So popular was the novel that it made the silver screen starring spencer tracey. Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage. Its called northwest passage, but it really has very little to do with the northwest passage. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. Containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt.

The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are benedict arnold. American novelist kenneth roberts was born in kennebunk, maine, in 1885. 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. Buy a cheap copy of northwest passage book by kenneth roberts. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth lewis, 18851957.

Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts. Northwest passage isbn 9781473347199 pdf epub kenneth. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel. Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war. Other than that small quibble, i really liked the characters and the story kept me turning the pages. Accounts the historical deeds of the major, through his glory and shame. Northwest passage is an adventurous tale of two words.

For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. For decades kenneth roberts 18851957 was one of americas most popular historical novelists, writing such best. This is a very old book written by an author who is long since dead at age 71 in 1957. The northwest passage by kenneth roberts fantastic fiction. 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. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. For, it seems to me two earlier books, arundel and rabble in arms, are so much better than northwest passage that comparisons are ludicrous. Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is. Find northwest passage by roberts, kenneth at biblio. Northwest passage kenneth roberts first edition signed. For example, the heroes of arundel and rabble in arms are from kennebunk then called arundel, while langdon towne, the chief character of robertss northwest passage, is depicted as being from kittery, maine with friends in portsmouth, new hampshire.

In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career. The story of dartmouths kenneth roberts collection. Buy northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts online at alibris. Northwest passage signed, first edition by roberts. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much o. Kenneth roberts kenneth roberts is the author of books such as northwest passage. First edition of kenneth roberts historical novel which follows the exploits of robert rogers, the leader of a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war. Jan 09, 2020 which kenneth roberts novel is your favorite. Maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. 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.

With that in mind, it would seem the author of the book would be quite honored to have a film produced on his own work. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author signed. I enjoyed this book even though it wasnt quite what i expected. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts vintage hardcover 1937.

Abaa northwest passage by roberts, kenneth search for. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Northwest passage the new breed by roberts, kenneth elliot, douglass and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in kennebunk, maine, roberts specialized in regionalist historical fiction, often writing about his native state and its terrain and. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are langdon towne, cap huff. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.

Kenneth roberts books biography and list of works author. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 496 pages and is available in paperback format. Signed on the title page, with all the good wishes of kenneth roberts x. Forest green cloth cover blindstamped on front, with gilt lettering on black label on the. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Northwest passage novel project gutenberg selfpublishing. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free download. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. He received his higher education at cornell university, from which he graduated in 1908. Northwest passage signed, first edition by roberts, kenneth. Kenneth roberts is the author of books such as northwest passage. 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, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition.