Kenneth roberts, northwest passage, signed limited edition, 1937 set of. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are langdon towne, cap huff. Northwest passage kenneth roberts angus and robertson sydney 1938. Buy northwest passage book online at best prices in india on.
Northwest passage by kenneth roberts vintage hardcover. Roald amundsen and the exploration of the northwest passage by geir o. Ebenezer webster of east kingston, future father of statesman daniel webster, is among the rangers portrayed in the book version of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. Buy northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts online at alibris. The arctic is melting but shipping through the northwest. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
Maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. The actual existence of the northwest passage had been proved, and the long search was over. With maureen bennett, richard betts, kare conradi, george dalton. Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war. A 1937 publication of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. Publication date 1938 topics sv collection digitallibraryindia. The 1767 maps of robert rogers and jonathan carver. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under. Covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. Northwest passage book by kenneth roberts thriftbooks. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris uk. 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 is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937.
Such is the latest assessment from the national snow and ice data center, which suggests that the passage. Double day doran and company first edition, 19371938, 24th printing, provenance stated, is well established. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much o. Isbn 0674 2004 by the presiden t and fellows of harvard college. From the front flap of this 709 page john jakes reprint of this 1936 classic title. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations. See all books authored by kenneth roberts, including arundel, and northwest passage, and more on. The search for the northwest passage tv movie 2005 imdb.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The northwest passage by kenneth roberts fantastic fiction. Based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, northwest passage. A mamouth mgm production adapted from the first half of kenneth roberts bestselling historical novel. 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 has 79 books on goodreads with 128 ratings. Kenneth lewis roberts american ranger leads expedition against indian town and dreams of finding overland passage to the pacific. Buy northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts online at alibris uk. Green cloth over boards, gold design on spine and gold lettering.
Kenneth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Kenneth roberts first books deal pretty much with his ex periences as a traveling. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author signed. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition, signed.
About five years ago i discovered that there is no website devoted to kenneth roberts, so i decided to start one. Jan 09, 2020 which kenneth roberts novel is your favorite. Books by kenneth roberts, books by maine author kenneth roberts, kenneth l. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 twovolume signed limited editi. An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial america. Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is describing. In 1759 hunk marriner walter brennan is in the stocks for disloyal speech and is visited by artist langdon towne robert young. This classic of kenneth roberts is the second historical novel selected by john jakes for his library of historical fiction. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems. 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. Learn northwest passage 1 with free interactive flashcards.
This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose. But that is not the case with kenneth roberts and the 1940 northwest passage with spencer tracey. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. Northwest passage kenneth roberts national library of. Adventure, fear, and awe in a rising sea by kevin vallely. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second.
Northwest passage by kenneth roberts minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Kenneth roberts factbased novel northwest passage would seem too raw and explicit a book to be considered for an mgm film adaptationmuch less one in technicolor. The discovery of the northwest passage sir robert john le. Kenneth roberts s most popular book is northwest passage. Northwest passage is a timeless classic written by one of americas finest historical novelists, kenneth roberts. Mcclure penetrated the passage from the west along the northern coast of the continent and by a land expedition reached viscount melville sound, which had been reached 181920 by parry from the east. In 1936, with no tv, people had a different kind of mind, and they liked to sit with a book. Book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. It is gripping, a book i had a difficult time setting down. Jan 01, 2001 maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage. In the past, the northwest passage has been virtually impassable because it was covered by thick, yearround sea ice.
Beautifully illustrated, and paired with the words from the song, this book also includes a timeline of northern exploration, a minibiography of important explorers, and the music and verses for the song 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. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Kenneth roberts has 79 books on goodreads with 3 ratings. 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. Kenneth robertss novel, northwest passage, and the 1940 movie of the same name. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. That edition runs to 709 pages, so you are in for a long read. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Northwest passage is an adventurous tale of two words. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others.
While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of 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. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible exploits during the. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. A look at the search for the fabled northwest passage, the legendary path through the ice across the canadian arctic, and the attempts made by wealthy british explorer sir john franklin and penniless norwegian roald amundsen. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial. Kenneth roberts, probably known more for his works such as. The epic search for the northwest passage and john franklin, and the discovery of the queens ghost ship by martin w. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. Of another florida gateway and the starryeyed motorists. The sequel would have been an acting tourdeforce for spencer tracy as it. Amazingly, mgm retained many of the grim episodes from the roberts.
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. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. Two credited and thirteen uncredited writers worked on this film. 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 9781582882666 by roberts, kenneth. Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. Kenneth roberts, author of northwest passage, on librarything. Kenneth roberts the unofficial site a site devoted to. Choose from 500 different sets of northwest passage 1 flashcards on quizlet. Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts. Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. Sep 10, 2015 the storied northwest passage is open its socalled southerly route, anyway. I seek to look at his works books and articles and at any news past and present related to kenneth roberts. Northwest passage the new breed by roberts, kenneth elliot, douglass and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage.
A native mainer, roberts, whose historical novels include northwest passage. Kenneth robertss most popular book is northwest passage. My purpose for this site is to serve as a central station of all things kenneth roberts. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers.
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. The northwest passage is a sea route that connects the atlantic and pacific oceans through the canadian arctic archipelago. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stans career and the people in his life. Double day doran and company first edition 24th printing, 19371938. Northwest passage is a historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Buy a cheap copy of northwest passage book by kenneth roberts. Arundel, rabble in arms, oliver wiswell, northwest passage, and lively lady, was a prolific writer, having written numerous articles on various topics and books on tourism. 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 kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Original gilt and blindpictorial cloth, map endpapers, nonpriceclipped dust jacket.
Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth lewis, 18851957. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth for sale online. List of books and articles about northwest passage online. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. 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. It features a map to its endpapers and is clothbound on b. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore.
Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties. Northwest passage, 1937, was a tremendous success, both as a novel and as a. This antique volume is an early printing signed by the author on the bibliographical page. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Page 326 i will not anticipate, it will then be quite unnecessary to penetrate farther to the westward for our relief, as by the period that any vessel could reach that port we must, from want of provisions, all have perished. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. 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. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the. Based on the first part of a novel by kenneth roberts, major rogers leads his rangers on a retaliatory raid against indians, and they return starving. Shop amongst our popular books, including 20, arundel, northwest passage and more from kenneth roberts.
458 839 1507 135 1094 989 479 737 124 315 1440 439 1196 963 33 451 700 1218 1286 266 931 142 212 89 125 1412 1490 1003 271 113 1202 471 375