For other uses, see northwest passage disambiguation. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career. Maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts signed first edition. 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 the unofficial site a site devoted to. Special first edition copy 550 of 1050 copies signed by roberts on the limitation page. Kenneth roberts kenneth lewis roberts was an american author of historical novels. 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 an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Maroon hardcover cloth bindings with moderate sunning and minor scuffing to the spines. Roberts had just published the bestselling northwest passage in 1937, and by using his likeness, parker was riding roberts wave of popularity.
Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. Green cloth over boards, gold design on spine and gold lettering. For decades kenneth roberts 18851957 was one of americas most popular historical novelists, writing such best. Aug 27, 2019 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. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition, signed. Aug 11, 2011 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. Signed limited first edition of kenneth roberts work of historical fiction on the american revolution from a loyalists perspective, from. Two volumes, fine in vg dust jackets a bit browned on the spines in the publishers.
I read northwest passage for the first time when i was ten and my mom picked it up at a garage sale. Northwest passage author roberts, kenneth formatbinding hardcover book condition used gvg jacket condition fine edition first edition binding hardcover publisher doubleday place of publication new york date published 1937. 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. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937. Northwest passage kindle edition by roberts, kenneth. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books. Little remembered now, it is the story of major robert rogers and the early rangers of the french and indian war. Northwest passage first edition roald amundsen bauman. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris uk.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Maroon cloth, spines lettered in gilt, map endpapers, top edges gilt. Original gilt and blindpictorial cloth, map endpapers, nonpriceclipped dust jacket. Buy northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts online at alibris uk. The movie starring spencer tracey was based on this adventure novel.
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Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. 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. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1st edition early. 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. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts vintage hardcover 1937. Collectible booksellers kenneth roberts historical fiction for sale. First, it links a bestselling author with the use of a bestselling pen. 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. Fictional story closely based on real man this is a very old book written by an author who is long since dead at age 71 in 1957. Northwest passage kenneth roberts first edition signed. Be the first to ask a question about northwest passage. Maroon hardcover cloth bindings with a minor shelfbump to the bottom of the spines. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts vintage hardcover.
Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition. 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. Howards epic story in graphic novel form for the first time. Northwest passage novel project gutenberg selfpublishing. The dramatic focus is the events surrounding major robert rogers rangers raid on the village of st. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. This is the first kenneth roberts book ive read, a historical novel about colonial america shortly before the revolution. Jan 09, 2020 which kenneth roberts novel is your favorite.
Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. We buy signed kenneth roberts first editions signed by authors. A first edition of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks.
Oliver wiswell kenneth roberts signed limited first edition. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth and a great selection of related books. The book is presented in a green cloth pressed hardcover, with gilt detailing to the spine, and pictorial maps to the end papers. Behind roberts picture is the first page of roberts manuscript for northwest passage.
The source book for the 1940 film of the same name. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth lewis, 18851957. Double day doran and company first edition, 19371938, 24th printing, provenance stated, is well established. Double day doran and company first edition 24th printing, 19371938. Northwest passage kenneth roberts kenneth roberts double. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading northwest passage. Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format. Missing second volume which contains an appendix of historical background. 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. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1st edition early printing hardcover new york doubleday 1937 very good in a good clipped dust jacket. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. Northwest passage, doubleday doran, 1937, first edition, fine in bright near fine pictorial dustwrapper. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. 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. But preproduction delays led to the decision to film. Kenneth roberts northwest passage is one of the great novels of the 1930s. Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site.
His command of history and detail is immense and complex. Ive read all of roberts books, and have a first edition of oliver wiswell purchased for. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war. Kenneth lewis roberts american ranger leads expedition against indian town and dreams of finding overland passage to the pacific. Publication date 1938 topics rogers, robert, 17311795. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. But preproduction delays led to the decision to film a nelson eddyjeanette macdonald musical in color first. I then proceeded to read everything else by roberts i could find.
Sep 17, 2018 first, it links a bestselling author with the use of a bestselling pen. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1st edition early printing. 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. Hardcover, tan cloth with gilt lettering on blue titlebox, reprint. Why do i still believe the books still stack up so well over time. Born in kennebunk, maine, roberts specialized in regionalist historical fiction, often writing about his native state and its. Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free download. 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.
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