So popular was the novel that it made the silver screen starring spencer tracey. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. 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 and harvard student who flees trouble to join the army. Northwest passage, kenneth roberts best seller of 1937, has been made into a motion picture. 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 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.
Rogers rangers is a 1940 film directed by king vidor, based on the 1937 novel by kenneth roberts the year is 1759. 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. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much o. The story follows langdon towne played by robert young, a young man. Historical novel, first published in 1937 when it was the 2nd bestselling book, only surpassed by sales of gone with the wind. 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. Clean contents, some toning to the end papers in the.
Kenneth roberts biography kenneth roberts biography and list of works kenneth. 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 by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author. Northwest passage 1937 hardcover by kenneth roberts ebay. Kenneth robertss most popular book is northwest passage. 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. Was made into a movie starring spencer tracy in 1940.
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. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading northwest passage. Northwest passage the new breed by roberts, kenneth elliot, douglass and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. Filmen nordvastpassagen northwest passage fran 1940 ar en filmatisering av. It consisted of two distinct parts, and was the second best selling american book of 1937 after first having been serialized in the saturday evening post. First edition of kenneth roberts historical novel which follows the exploits of robert rogers, the leader of. Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts. Includes a first published june 25, 1937 on the verso of the half title and on the page states first edition after the printing of a limited twovolume edition of one thousand and fifty copies. 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.
Laidinto the book is a typed letter signed by kenneth roberts on water unlimited, inc. Forest green cloth cover blindstamped on front, with gilt lettering on black label on the. The story of dartmouths kenneth roberts collection. Northwest passage is an adventurous tale of two words. Northwest passage ar en historisk roman fran 1937 av kenneth roberts. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts first edition. The thrilling story of the experiences in the last half of the eighteenth century of maj. A thundering novel of the men and women who risked their lives to forge a new country. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition. Kenneth roberts, northwest passage, signed limited edition, 1937 set of.
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 movie starring spencer tracey was based on this adventure novel. Kenneth roberts author project gutenberg selfpublishing. This antique volume is an early printing signed by the author on the bibliographical page.
Kenneth roberts did a spectacular job of fleshing out the characters in the intriguing historical novel, northwest passage. Northwest passage, american adventure film, released in 1940, that deals with events of the french and indian war, a theme rarely explored in film. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. First trade edition of the classic historical novel by kenneth roberts. It is gripping, a book i had a difficult time setting down. Meanwhile, the hero of northwest passage was major robert rogers and his. For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. The book is presented in a green cloth pressed hardcover, with gilt detailing to the spine, and pictorial maps to the end papers. A first edition of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. Northwest passage kindle edition by roberts, kenneth. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth and a great selection of related books. It seems that the hollywood rendition of kenneth roberts northwest passage made the rounds in the blogosphere in 2012.
Northwest passage 1940 northwest passage 1940 user. Kenneth roberts, northwest passage, first edition, first printing eur 11,93. Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Kenneth roberts, northwest passage, first edition, first. American novelist kenneth roberts was born in kennebunk, maine, in 1885.
Northwest passage full title northwest passage book i. Northwest passage hardcover 1937 by kenneth lewis roberts author. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. Sun hunting 1922 why europe leaves home 1922 the collectors whatnot 1923 antiquamania 1928 arundel 1930, novel the lively lady 1931, novel rabble in arms 1933, novel it must be your tonsils 1936 northwest passage 1937, novel march to quebec 1938, novel oliver wiswell. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books. 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. Signed on a kenneth roberts book plate and tipped on to the second free end page. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format.
Kenneth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Northwest passage kenneth roberts 1937, 1st book club. Roberts had a style that was unique in that the reader can many times feel the sensations he is describing. Tins vivid historical novel by a writer whose popularity as a portrayer of the. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts vintage hardcover 1937. His writing was descriptive and he possessed a knack for even making the scenery come alive. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937. Through these exciting pages sweeps the grand panorama of america in the making. By kenneth ro3berts northwest passage by kenneth roberts, published by doubleday, doran in 1937, first edition stated, first printing.
Free download or read online northwest passage pdf epub book. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts 1937 dont say that about maine. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. 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. Two months before his death in 1957, kenneth roberts received a special pulitzer prize for his historical novels. Signed on the title page, with all the good wishes of kenneth roberts x. Northwest passage, set in the french and indian war, seems not to have aged as well, but is available and worthwhile in used condition. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name. Maine native kenneth roberts wrote a number of excellent historical novels, still in print, about revolutionary warera america. First edition of kenneth roberts historical novel which follows the exploits of robert rogers, the leader. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. Kenneth lewis roberts american ranger leads expedition against indian town and dreams of finding overland passage to the pacific. Abaa northwest passage by roberts, kenneth search for.
He received his higher education at cornell university, from which he graduated in 1908. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Buy northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts online at alibris. Kenneth roberts has 79 books on goodreads with 153 ratings. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel. This is the first kenneth roberts book ive read, a historical novel about colonial america shortly before the revolution. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are langdon towne, cap huff. For decades kenneth roberts 18851957 was one of americas most popular historical novelists, writing such best.
Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 twovolume signed limited editi. 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 is the author of books such as northwest passage. The source book for the 1940 film of the same name. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts scroll down to see another picture. 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. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Kenneth roberts s most popular book is northwest passage. Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage. Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war. Northwest passage is a historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937.