The northwest passage represents the pinnacle of arctic exploration. This hard bound dark blue faux leather edition has gold highlights and is a. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 709 pages and is available in paperback format. Northwest passage herbert stothart film score monthly. Somerset and devon islands offer opportunities to spot peary. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. 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. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of.
Northwest passage is the story of revenge within the framework of the french and indian war, a fantastic account of courage, endurance and heroism. Mar, 20 mgm canned book ii and, just as in real life, no northwest passage was ever found. The historical sea passage that cuts from east to west through the north american continentnow called the northwest passagewas explored for centuries before a successful voyage was completed. It was the basis for the 1940 movie northwest passage, starring spencer tracy. The first half of the book is fast paced and descriptive of the those times during the indian troubles along the northwestern border of new england during the french and indian war. Francis in october 1759 during the french and indian war. This first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers. Peel sound was the franklin expeditions route south. In 1936, book i appeared in serial form in the saturday evening post, with book ii following in 1937. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Matts illustrations for northwest passage, a stunning tribute to the iconic stan rogers song, won the governor generals literary award. Northwest passage film northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others.
The northwest passage is a water route in northern canada north of the arctic circle that decreases ship travel time between europe and asia. The greatest impact would be on the united states and canada, but all countries could possibly feel the effects. Kenneth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey. This explains why the characters never actually make it to the northwest passage. Northwest passage by kenneth lewis roberts alibris. One of lorimers last acts as editor of the saturday evening post was to serialize northwest passage in 1936 and 1937. Verdict its an impressively rough and tough look at frontier warfare, but northwest passages historical. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Northwest passage, water routes through the arctic archipelago, n canada, and along the northern coast of alaska between the pacific and atlantic oceans. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, paperback barnes. Book irogers rangers, american adventure film, released in 1940, that deals with events of the french and indian war, a theme rarely explored in film. Sought by explorers for centuries and hailed as the one of the most beautiful waterways in the world, the northwest passage tells a dramatic story of courage. A reassessment introduction throughout much of this century canada has sought to establish conclusively its sovereignty over the islands and waters which lie immediately north of continental canada. He received his higher education at cornell university, from which he graduated in 1908. Rogers rangers shows that mgm and king vidor intended to complete the story in a second film, which was never made due to the lengthy production obstacles that plagued this film. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore. The obvious route through the northwest passage, parry channel seldom provides a full transit because of ice.
List of books and articles about northwest passage. The following information has been obtained from news items, production charts and the films pressbook, unless otherwise. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. First trade edition of the classic historical novel by kenneth roberts. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The northwest passage is a sea corridor through canadas arctic archipelago and along the northern coast of north america. He also wrote and illustrated the highly acclaimed book the funeral. Find northwest passage by roberts, kenneth at biblio. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers.
Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial. Northwest passage is the story of new england with the great indian fighter major robert. Northwest passage students britannica kids homework help. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible exploits during. The arctic is melting but shipping through the northwest. Information about the northwest passage and our 201718 circumnavigation of the north american continent. Northwest passage trade route, north america britannica. More information about this seller contact this seller 3. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name.
Currently, the northwest passage is only accessible by ships that have been strengthened against ice and only during the warmest time of the year. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts international collectors. American novelist kenneth roberts was born in kennebunk, maine, in 1885. 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. Currently, the northwest passage is only accessible by ships that have been strengthened against ice. Winner of the the 20 governor generals literary award for illustration. In northwest passage, roberts deals with the french and indian war, taking as his. The passage allows a sea route through canadas arctic islands to connect the atlantic ocean to the pacific ocean, thereby opening up trade. Ships traveling west would enter the passage through baffin bay, pass through the canadian arctic archipelago by various routes, exit into the beaufort sea and then out into the pacific ocean through the chukchi sea and bering sea. If youve seen northwest passage staring spencer tracy and featuring walter brennan,with robert young costaring based on this book then youve a treat instore. Northwest passage, historical sea passage of the north american continent.
When doubleday published the 734page novel the same. Often employing techniques eschewed by the british. The search for the northwest passage as the shortest route from western europe to east asia was first undertaken between 1497 and 1542 by english, portuguese, and french expeditions, which discovered and explored the eastern coast of north america. Structurally, northwest passage is divided into halves. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 dec 1936 6 feb 1937. After a bangup end to 2019, with a fall slate that included timothy egan, tom mueller, rene denfeld and ben goldfarb, the northwest passages book club has taken a welldeserved rest. The second half of the book follows major rogers further career in england and on the northwest frontier. Jan 01, 2001 this first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers. The northwest passage would permit use of far larger vessels than can fit through the panama and suez canals. European explorers searched in vain for the passage for 300 years, intent on finding a commercially viable western sea route between europe and asia. Oct 08, 20 northwest passage nicholas chennault october 8, 20 epic version of part of kenneth roberts 1936 novel about rogers rangers and their most famous exploit, the raid on the abenaki settlement at st.
Hardback in dust jacket, not dated but has inscription on front endpaper dated 1943, book has no other inscriptions, no rolling or spine lean, boards are clean, small area at spine base is faded, pages are clean and complete, in jacket that is not faded, priceclipped, 2. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Planning for our 201718 sail around north america supporting stem educationhighlighting arctic melting. From the front flap of this 709 page john jakes reprint of this 1936 classic title. 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. Competitive developments, governmental policies, environmental conditions, and many complex economic issues are likely to. Matt james, illustrator, creates a unique vision to the lyrics of northwest passage, written by stan rogers, which tells of sir john franklins disastrous expedition 18451847 to discover a shorter route from the atlantic to. The first edition of the novel was published in 1937, and was written by kenneth roberts. List of books and articles about northwest passage online.
Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. Northwest passage is divided into two parts dramatizing the career of major robert rogers as the leader of rogerss rangers during the french and indian war and his subsequent failure as an. Though the problems facing children and teens have evolved since 1978, the fundamental needs for selfrespect, trust, relationships, and steady guidance remain the same.
Aug 07, 2017 the arctics fabled passage is opening up. Northwest passage is a timeless classic written by one of americas finest historical novelists, kenneth roberts. The storied northwest passage is open its socalled southerly route, anyway. An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial america. 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. They set out for fort wentworth, but when they arrive they find no soldiers and none of the supplies they expected. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms. It is named after arctic explorer william edward parry, who got as far as melville island in 1819 before being blocked by ice at mcclure strait. Northwest passage nicholas chennault october 8, 20 epic version of part of kenneth roberts 1936 novel about rogers rangers and their most famous exploit, the raid on the abenaki settlement at st.
Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. As a result of the success of the serialization, the book, when published, became the secondbestselling novel in 1937 and fifth best for the year 1938. Northwest passages article about northwest passages by. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and. 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. This is what it looks like the northwest passage in 2017.
Then, crossing davis strait, well visit qikiqtarjuaq, the iceberg capital of nunavut, and pay respects at the franklin expedition graves at beechey island. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of this novel centers around 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. Here is a fine blend of natural history, of human history, and of political history. 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. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. On this trip well experience the quaint villages, dramatic fjords, and calving glaciers of greenland. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Such is the latest assessment from the national snow. From its genesis in 1978, northwest passage programming has focused on blending traditional mental health treatment with arts and nature based therapy. 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. This is the first in a series exploring the arctic. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. Northwest passage is a picture book that brings a folk song to life with paintings for a vibrant history lesson. Beginning with arundel, roberts has chronicled the struggles with the british in a series of classic novels. Together with dozens of loyal followers, rogers sets out and ends. Pdf northwest passage book by kenneth roberts free. The quest for the passage was one of the worlds severest maritime.
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