The eastern route along the arctic coasts of norway and siberia is accordingly called the northeast passage nep the various islands of the archipelago are separated from one another and from the canadian. 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. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel. Original gilt and blindpictorial cloth, map endpapers, nonpriceclipped dust jacket. Two credited and thirteen uncredited writers worked on this film. Amazingly, mgm retained many of the grim episodes from the roberts novel, though thanks to the hays code most are discussed rather than shown. Tins vivid historical novel by a writer whose popularity as a portrayer of the. All of the pages are unmarked, uncreased and tightly bound, the only flaws are some scuffs and marks to the boards and spine, some rips to the cover. Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. In 1759 hunk marriner walter brennan is in the stocks for disloyal speech and is. 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 lavish first half of a projected twofilm package based on kenneth roberts popular novel, depicting the troop of rogers rangers fighting the wilderness and hostile indians.
Northwest passage kenneth roberts national library of. Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village. The route is located 500 miles 800 km north of the arctic circle and less than 1,200 miles 1,930 km from the north pole. Looking under the ice remotely operated vehicle christopher knowlton july 30, 2019 video posts 2 comments. 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 robertss novel northwest passage chronicles the exploits of major robert rogers 17311795, who during the french and indian war raised and commanded an independent unit of lightinfantry soldiers attached to the british army known as rogers rangers. With keith larsen, buddy ebsen, don burnett, philip tonge.
For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. This film is set in 1759, when major robert rogers set out from the colonies to seek out a northwest passage to the pacific ocean. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition, signed. Kenneth roberts has 79 books on goodreads with 202 ratings.
That edition runs to 709 pages, so you are in for a long read. The quest for the passage was one of the worlds severest maritime challenges. It consists of a series of deep channels through canadas arctic archipelago, extending about 900 miles 1,450 km from east to west, from. The eastern route along the arctic coasts of norway and siberia is accordingly called the northeast passage nep. So popular was the novel that it made the silver screen starring spencer tracey. Ive never read better historical fiction than that written by kenneth roberts. The arundel series entitles roberts to a distinctive place among historical novelists. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author.
Howards epic story in graphic novel form for the first time ever. The novel describes the birth of the united states navy, where, in 1776, the american colonists under command of general benedict arnold built a fleet of ships in skenesborough. Northwest passage is an epic story of early north america during the french and indian war. The northwest passage is a sea route that connects the atlantic and pacific oceans through the canadian arctic archipelago.
Northwest passage kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt. This classic of kenneth roberts is the second historical novel selected by john jakes for his library of historical fiction. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career. 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. List of books and articles about northwest passage. Northwest passage was the second most popular book behind, gone with. Kenneth roberts northwest passage 1937 antique author signed. 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. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. Amazingly, mgm retained many of the grim episodes from the roberts novel, though thanks to the hays code. All 26 halfhour episodes of this classic tv western is now available in one sevendisc box set. The first cruise through the northwest passage took place more than 30 years ago, in 1984, when pioneering adventure company lindblad sent an.
Samuel stephens and other new material by roberts, kenneth lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Often employing techniques eschewed by the british regulars, the unit was. The northwest passage by kenneth roberts fantastic fiction. While fiction, the account given by our young hero langdon towne is rooted in moreorless accepted historical fact. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Jun 10, 2014 this is a very old book written by an author who is long since dead at age 71 in 1957. 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. 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. While roberts published his first novel in 1930 arundel, he did not gain notoriety until after the publication of northwest passage 1937. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. 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. A water route from the atlantic to the pacific through the arctic archipelago of northern canada and along the northern coast of alaska.
Sep 17, 2018 stoodleys tavern is a key setting in the novel northwest passage by kenneth roberts, and in a 1940 hollywood film of the same name. Sharing focus is the novels single narrator langdon towne, a young artist from maine who first. One searcher for the lost franklin expedition, robert later sir robert mcclure, entered the passage from the west, became locked in the ice for two winters, and then sledged overland to another rescue ship coming from the east, thus completing the first oneway transit of the northwest passage in 1854. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Major robert rogers keith larsen organized rogers rangers to search. The passage, a 1986 french supernatural thriller film. The northwest passage, however, remained the most important goal, and the search for the passage continued even though at that time such a route had no commercial value. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris uk. List of books and articles about northwest passage online. Together with dozens of loyal followers, rogers sets out and ends. In 1936, with no tv, people had a different kind of mind, and they liked to sit with a book, and sit and sit. But preproduction delays led to the decision to film a nelson eddyjeanette macdonald musical in color first. Northwest passage kenneth roberts angus and robertson sydney 1938. The passage, a 1979 film starring james mason and malcolm mcdowell.
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. In 1937, mgm bought, for an undisclosed record sum, a new book by kenneth roberts that was serialized in the saturday evening post. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. They have the quality of recapturing a period, incidents, with a sense of eye witness. A mamouth mgm production adapted from the first half of kenneth roberts bestselling historical novel. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties. Book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. Major robert rogers organized rogers rangers to search for the alleged waterway across the united states during the french and indian war 17541759.
Helping rogers, an experienced explorer and indian fighter, were hunk marriner, another experienced indian fighter, and langdon towne, a harvard graduate who was the map maker. The passage is a novel by justin cronin, published in 2010 by ballantine books, a division of random house, inc. In 1759 hunk marriner walter brennan is in the stocks for disloyal speech and is visited by artist langdon towne robert young. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore. It is complete unto itself, however because of the cost overruns and production problems encountered, the projected part two was canceled.
Publication date 1938 topics rogers, robert, 17311795. 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. Northwest passage definition of northwest passage by the. Nevertheless, highly recommended as a worthwhile read, especially to fans of kenneth roberts other novels.
With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey. Books by kenneth roberts author of northwest passage. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. 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. Proof of the existence of the passage in the mid1800s only revealed how difficult its transit would be, and it was not until the early 20th cent. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much o. The book club historical novel, first published in 1937 when it was the 2nd bestselling. Nevertheless, highly recommended as a worthwhile read, especially to. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Peter merrill and the socalled rabble in arms fought and marched from 1775 to 1777 in the early years of the american revolution. Northwest passage trade route, north america britannica.
Oct 07, 2016 the first cruise through the northwest passage took place more than 30 years ago, in 1984, when pioneering adventure company lindblad sent an icestrengthened vessel across the waterway on an epic. Digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. Complete summary of kenneth roberts northwest passage. The northwest passage nwp is the sea route to the pacific ocean through the arctic ocean, along the northern coast of north america via waterways through the canadian arctic archipelago. Often employing techniques eschewed by the british regulars, the unit. Northwest passage book irogers rangers kenneth robertss novel northwest passage chronicles the exploits of major robert rogers 17311795, who during the french and indian war raised and commanded an independent unit of lightinfantry soldiers attached to the british army known as rogers rangers. An epic western, about major robert rogers, the tough frontiersman who led a grueling expedition to canada in 1759 to punish a fearsome indian tribe and seek a northwest passage to the pacific. Stoodleys tavern is a key setting in the novel northwest passage by kenneth roberts, and in a 1940 hollywood film of the same name. Kenneth robertss most popular book is northwest passage. This is a very old book written by an author who is long since dead at age 71 in 1957. Technically, the historic visit by robert rogers depicted in the book and film took place at stoodleys first tavern on state street. An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial america.
They set out for fort wentworth, but when they arrive they find no soldiers and none of the supplies they expected. The scenery in the arctic is amazing and the northwest passage project has visited a number of incredible places. Northwest passage synonyms, northwest passage pronunciation, northwest passage translation, english dictionary definition of northwest passage. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth lewis, 18851957. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition.
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