While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts signed first edition. Northwest passage ebook by kenneth roberts rakuten kobo. Kenneth roberts the unofficial site a site devoted to. Written from the viewpoint of a fictional friend o. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading northwest passage.
Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition. This acclaimed book by kenneth roberts is available at in several formats for your ereader.
His pursuit of the legendary northwest passage will become a consuming passion, again narrated by langdon towne. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Kenneth roberts has 79 books on goodreads with 223 ratings. Sep 30, 2014 action tv series 1958 102 minutes color major robert rogers organized rogers rangers to search for the alleged waterway across the united states during the french and indian war 17541759. Read northwest passage by kenneth roberts available from rakuten kobo. Read northwest passage by kenneth roberts available from. The northwest passage by kenneth roberts fantastic fiction. Kenneth robertss most popular book is northwest passage. 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. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he more about kenneth roberts. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free download.
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The second half of the book follows major rogers further career in england and on the northwest frontier. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Helping rogers, an experienced explorer and indian fighter, were hunk marriner, another experienced indian fighter, and langdon towne, a harvard graduate who was the map maker. It was the basis for the 1940 movie northwest passage, starring spencer tracy. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Kenneth roberts northwest passage is one of the great novels of the 1930s. Buy northwest passage by kenneth roberts, in very good condition. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts 1977, paperback. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use.
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Complete summary of kenneth roberts northwest passage. Jan 09, 2020 which kenneth roberts novel is your favorite. With roberts personal bookplate, boldl binding hardcover publisher doubleday, doran. Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt. 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.
Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth. Book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts. 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. All of the pages are unmarked, uncreased and tightly bound, the only flaws are some scuffs and marks to the boards and spine, some rips to the cover. Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war.
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