Description
Author Kenneth Roberts
Publisher Doubleday Book Club Edition 1967 (approx-first published in 1937)
Binding hardcover with dustjacket
Condition fine condition with some tears in the dust jacket and previous owners name and the date 1968. The dust jacket is protected with Brodart Archival Covering making it a collectible copy
Summary
Northwest Passage by Kenneth Roberts is a historical novel set during the French and Indian War, centered on the legendary exploits of Major Robert Rogers and his elite unit, Rogers' Rangers. The novel masterfully combines adventure, rich historical detail, and vivid characterizations to create an epic narrative about courage, survival, and the complex relationship between Native Americans and European colonizers. Divided into two parts, the story vividly portrays the grueling raid against the Abenaki at Saint-François and the protagonist Langdon Towne’s search for Robert Rogers in his later years. This edition is a well-preserved copy with the original dust jacket, which, despite minor tears, retains its archival appeal. With timeless themes and enduring historical value, Northwest Passage is not just a novel but a crucial piece of American literary heritage.