The book is presented in a green cloth pressed hardcover, with gilt detailing to the spine, and pictorial maps to the end papers. 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. Historical novel, first published in 1937 when it was the 2nd bestselling book, only surpassed by sales of gone with the. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts 1937 in dj ebay.
Kenneth roberts northwest passage two volume set limited signed edition 1937. See the article in its original context from july 4, 1937, section book. The book is presented in a green cloth pressed hardcover, with gilt detailing. Cloth cover hardback book with dust jacket is in very good condition. Oliver wiswell 1940 by kenneth roberts shows american revolution from a loyalists perspective. 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.
Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel. The ticonderoga historical society is set to open its 2019 free movie series with a showing of the classic spencer tracy film northwest passage on april 26th the 1940 early technicolor film is based on the 1937 bestselling historical novel by the same name, authored by kenneth roberts, from a serialized version that had previously run in the saturday evening post. It features a map to its endpapers and is clothbound on b. The northwest passage, as i understand it, was the elusive searoute past hudson bay, through the arctic ocean, to the bering strait, the northeast passage being the same route in reverse. Maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. This book has been signed by the author to the title page and was published by doubleday, doran and company of new york in 1937.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. 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. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth and a great selection of related books. Was made into a movie starring spencer tracy in 1940. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free download. Kenneth roberts did a spectacular job of fleshing out the characters in the intriguing historical novel, northwest passage.
Northwest passage novel project gutenberg selfpublishing. Arundel 1929, the lively lady 1931, rabble in arms 1933, captain caution 1934, northwest passage 1937, oliver wiswell 1940, and lydia bailey 1947. The story follows langdon towne played by robert young, a young man. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. He received his higher education at cornell university, from which he graduated in 1908. Rogers rangers is a 1940 film directed by king vidor, based on the 1937 novel by kenneth roberts. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose. His writing was descriptive and he possessed a knack for even making the scenery come alive. Complete summary of kenneth roberts northwest passage. Signed 1st edition northwest passage kenneth roberts 1937 hand signed by roberts.
Apr 04, 2011 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. American novelist kenneth roberts was born in kennebunk, maine, in 1885. Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. 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 a water passage that. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. 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. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author. For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts used very good. Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. 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. Kenneth roberts, northwest passage, signed limited edition, 1937 set of. Historical novel, first published in 1937 when it was the 2nd bestselling book, only surpassed by sales of gone with the wind. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are langdon towne, cap huff. 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. 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 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 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. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. A 1937 publication of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. Maroon hardcover cloth bindings with moderate sunning and minor scuffing to the spines.
Northwest passage the new breed by roberts, kenneth elliot, douglass and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kenneth roberts the unofficial site a site devoted to. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition. Abaa northwest passage by roberts, kenneth search for. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris.
Jan 09, 2020 which kenneth roberts novel is your favorite. Northwest passage is an adventurous tale of two words. Kenneth lewis roberts american ranger leads expedition against indian town and dreams of finding overland passage to the pacific. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name the story follows langdon towne played by robert young, a young man recently expelled from college who aspires to become. Containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the. Northwest passage is a 26episode halfhour adventure television series produced by metro goldwyn mayer about major robert rogers during the time of the french and indian war. Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks passion for books. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937.
Northwest passage full title northwest passage book i. By contrast, the eponymous passage of this book is the land route up the missouri and out through oregon. Born in kennebunk, maine, roberts specialized in regionalist historical fiction. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. 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 by kenneth roberts vintage hardcover 1937. Northwest passage, american adventure film, released in 1940, that deals with events of the french and indian war, a theme rarely explored in film.
Northwest passage students britannica kids homework help. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts very good condition, this book from 1937. Northwest passage, 1940 rogers rangers film showing in ti. Rogers rangers is a 1940 film directed by king vidor, based on the 1937 novel by kenneth roberts the year is 1759. Northwest passage 1937 by kenneth roberts centres on 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 kenneth roberts first edition signed. The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate kenneth roberts transmutation of american history into living literature. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kenneth lewis roberts was an american author of historical novels. The american adventure film northwest passage 1940. A first edition of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. For decades kenneth roberts 18851957 was one of americas most popular historical novelists, writing such best. 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.
Northwest passage, doubleday doran, 1937, first edition, fine in bright near fine pictorial dustwrapper. The story of dartmouths kenneth roberts collection. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much o. Entretanto, a segunda parte jamais foi produzida, porque spencer tracy recusouse a trabalhar com o diretor king vidor novamente.
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