Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he was awarded a special pulitzer prize citation in 1957. Arundel chronicles of arundel, book 1 by kenneth roberts. Kenneth roberts this is the classic series from pulitzer prizewinning historical novelist kenneth roberts, all featuring characters from the town of arundel, maine. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. Here are our closest matches for arundel by kenneth roberts. The novels primary characters hail from kennebunkport, maine then called arundel, where the roberts himself was born in 1885.
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Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of. Proving for all time the inspired and loyal leadership of benedict arnold, arundel is a masterpiece of storytelling and of the recreation of history. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are benedict arnold. See all books authored by kenneth roberts, including arundel, and rabble in arms, and more on. Arundel is the story of the american attempt to take queb. Spanning his childhood spent in maritime and fishery trade on the coast as well as communicating and being on friendly terms with the local native american abenaki tribe, the book begins by taking us through the final years of the french and indian war with wolfe and. His historical fiction was very popular in its day 1930s1950s, but newer generations of readers may not know of his books. The first book in the chronicles of arundel series. 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. This is the classic series from pulitzer prizewinning historical novelist kenneth roberts, all featuring characters from the town of arundel, maine.
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This is number 623 of a limited edition of 1,000 and is signed by the centennial commission officers on a special rear flyleaf. Ranked as one of the best historical romances of all time, kenneth roberts arundel is a masterful retelling of benedict arnolds secret expedition to attack quebec city during the american revolutionary war. Arundel follows steven nason as he joins benedict arnold in his march to quebec during the american. Now 50 years later still find these books to be great. It is one of the most thrilling of all novels of americas past. Its been a long time since i read any kenneth roberts, a writer very popular among my parents. Arundel follows steven nason as he joins benedict arnold in his march to quebec during the americ. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
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See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. First and foremost, roberts set a high bar for historical research as a cornerstone of his effort. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free download. Unfortunately, his works are slowly being forgotten. Readers experience the pain and toil of the soldiers as they traverse boggy land, carry heavy bateau across rapids, and fight cold and hunger on. Arundel is narrated by steve nason who joins benedict arnolds 1775 expedition to capture quebec at the outset of the american revolution.
Ostensibly the story of benedict arnolds failed attack on the city of quebec on january 1st, 1776, the bulk of the novel is the arduous, impossible trip up the kennebec river through maines treacherous north woods to the st lawrence river and the frenchcanadian city of quebec. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 496 pages and is available in paperback format. In retrospect this is a bit surprising since a big chunk of the book. His best work, northwest passage, a novel of rogers rangers, was made into a major motion picture, as was one of his lesser known works, captain caution. Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. Arundel by kenneth roberts what would the founders think.
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