Roberts, rabble in arms, international collectors library garden city, ny. Jul 30, 2011 rabble in arms by kenneth roberts 1933 rabble in arms is the second novel of a revolutionary war trilogy by kenneth roberts, following arundel. Rabble in arms continues with the exploits of benedict arnold, and includes many of the characters from the first book. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel renowned not only for the beauty and horror of its story but also for its historical accuracy. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel renowned not only pdf for the beauty and horror. This is the classic series from pulitzer prizewinning historical novelist kenneth roberts, all featuring characters from the town of arundel, maine. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he was awarded a special pulitzer prize citation in 1957. The second of robertss epic novels of the american revolution, rabble in arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written about america upon its publication in 1933. May not include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel renowned not only for the beauty and horror of. So the choice of which to buy seemed obvious, although as it turned out, it might have been better to go with a. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he more about kenneth roberts.
Without a doubt, this is one of the finest historical novels i have ever had the pleasure to own and read. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Rabble in arms by kenneth lewis roberts 1947, hardcover. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of.
Rabble in arms ebook by kenneth roberts 9781608932283. The great thing about rabble in arms is that it is also a story welltold. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts 1933 rabble in arms is the second novel of a revolutionary war trilogy by kenneth roberts, following arundel. Apr 22, 2019 my dad has told me for years i have to read this book, along with another of roberts novels, oliver wiswell. 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. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts 19960101 kenneth roberts on. In the view of roberts, who was a conservative, the revolution of the rabble was saved at the last moment by the constitution that formed a coherent system of governance.
Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts is a historical fiction book about two brothers from maine who go to fight for their countrys independence in the american revolution, and the challenges they face throughout the war. Kenneth lewis roberts was an american writer of historical novels. Rabble in arms 10 best novels set in the american revolution. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Kenneth roberts opens rabble in arms with the above words of general burgoyne and finishes with the second battle of saratoga in which burgoyne is defeated by the rabble he had so derisively described. Rabble in arms paperback january 1, 1996 by kenneth roberts author. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgett. Rabble in arms is wonderful, and kenneth roberts, in only his second novel, demonstrates an amazing command of the medium.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps and. Rabble in arms 9780892723867 by roberts, kenneth and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a. In this second of kenneth roberts epic novels of the american revolution, roberts unfolds the personal, human stories of men and women caught up in the, isbn 9780892723867 buy the rabble in arms ebook. Publication date 1939 topics rashtrapati collection. This is the rare sequel that is even better than the excellent first book. Buy rabble in arms by roberts, kenneth from amazons fiction books store. So the choice of which to buy seemed obvious, although as it turned out, it might have been better to go with a physical copymore on that later. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth roberts.
Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth. Kenneth lewis roberts the second of robertss epic novels of the american revolution, rabble in arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written about america upon its publication in 1933. First, kenneth roberts wonderful novels about the years leading up to and through the american revolution are still alive and available. Again, i replied, no, but with the anticipation that all bibliophiles know when they realize they are about to be given a new author to read. Rabble in arms, by kenneth roberts, a historical novel set in the american revolution. I purchased my 2nd volume of rabble because i found a 1st edition that was signed by kenneth roberts.
The two novels have the same publication date, but its unclear whether they were written in the same year. Rabble in arms ebook by kenneth roberts rakuten kobo. Mar 12, 2020 this is the classic series from pulitzer prizewinning historical novelist kenneth roberts, all featuring characters from the town of arundel, maine. Rabble in arms isbn 9780892723867 pdf epub kenneth. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Rabble in arms continues the heroism and cowardice and the inspiration that come from the allin times of the american revolution.
According to roberts, benedict arnolds motives stemmed from the commanders conviction that it was better to give the colonies back to england rather than let them, through an incompetent continental congress, fall into the hands of france. Born in kennebunk, maine, roberts specialized in regionalist historical fiction, often. Rabble in arms book by kenneth lewis roberts 4 available. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he was awarded a. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Pages can include considerable notes in pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Arundel follows steven nason as he joins benedict arnold in his march to quebec during the american revolution. Nostalgia and rabble in arms posted on june 19, 2015 by danny kenneth l. I said, no, and he exclaimed, youve never read rabble in arms. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts overview the second of roberts s epic novels of the american revolution, rabble in arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written about america upon its publication in 1933.
My dad has told me for years i have to read this book, along with another of roberts novels, oliver wiswell. Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. The story begins in early 1776, and follows the american northern army during the retreat from canada through the building of the first. Kenneth lewis roberts peter and nathaniel merrill, caught up in revolutionary sentiment, find themselves facing almost impossible odds when they join the continental army in 1777 under the leadership of general benedict.
For example, the main characters in arundel and rabble in arms are from kennebunkport. Sep 12, 2012 the second of roberts s epic novels of the american revolution, rabble in arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written about america upon its publication in 1933. Rabble in arms is a classic novel, not about the classical age, but about the american revolution. Peter and nathaniel merrill, caught up in revolutionary sentiment, find themselves facing almost impossible odds when they join the continental army in 1777 under the leadership of general. Rabble in arms kindle edition by kenneth roberts author visit amazons kenneth roberts page. Whereas the characters and facts are well documented, many of the supporting cast are fictional and have a tendency to reappear in his future novels. Sep 05, 2009 as i was talking books and history with the husband of the store owner, when he asked if id read kenneth roberts.
Rabble in arms book by kenneth roberts thriftbooks. Kenneth lewis roberts the second of roberts s epic novels of the american revolution, rabble in arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written about america upon its publication in 1933. Rabble in arms kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Kenneth roberts was the author of many bestselling novels, including northwest passage, lydia bailey, oliver wiswell, rabble in arms, and his famed first novel, arundel. The hero of the first book is the historical figure natanis an abenaki indian makes brief appearances. Rabble in arms by kenneth lewis roberts 1996, paperback. They have very different firstperson narrative styles.
In doing so, ive become a little nostalgic about when i collected my first kenneth roberts book. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts seller yjs boxes of books published 1947 condition book near mint, tight, no writing or soiling, silk book mark. Rabble in arms by kenneth lewis roberts 1947, hardcover for. Rabble in arms is the second novel of a revolutionary war trilogy by kenneth roberts, following arundel.
Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Roberts characters are people of all times and all places. Born in kennebunk, maine, roberts specialized in regionalist historical fiction, often writing about his native state and its terrain and also about other upper new england states and scenes. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts overdrive rakuten. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. Comparing rabble in arms to arundel misses the point. The second of roberts s epic novels of the american revolution, rabble in arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written about america upon its publication in 1933. The authors keen appreciation of the historical context is critical to the novels content, but it is his skill at developing characters, fictional and historical, that gives the book its great vitality. Peter and nathaniel merrill, caught up in revolutionary sentiment, find themselves facing almost impossible odds when they join the continental army in 1777 under the leadership of general benedict arnold, to confront the british at saratoga. Well, wiswell isnt on kindle, but rabble in arms is. The author did serve in the us occupation of siberia and much of his writing should be viewed as a reaction to the abomination of the russian revolution.
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