Rabble in arms lexington county public library system. 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. So the choice of which to buy seemed obvious, although as it turned out, it might have been better to go with a. About kenneth roberts the unofficial site kenneth roberts, probably known more for his works such as. Rabble in arms is a classic novel, not about the classical age, but about the american revolution. Rabble in arms ebook by kenneth roberts rakuten kobo. The second of robertss epic novels of the american revolution, rabb. As a novel, it has its shortcomings, especially for a modern audience. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforg. A good copy of a later trade printing in blue, white and.
Rabble in arms, by kenneth roberts, a historical novel set in the american revolution. Rabble in arms book by kenneth roberts thriftbooks. Rabble in arms by kenneth lewis roberts 1947, hardcover. I have studied the american revolution mostly from the british perspective. Book near mint, tight, no writing or soiling, silk book mark. Rabble in arms by kenneth lewis roberts 1947, hardcover for. 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. One of his recurring concerns throughout the book is the disorderly and unreliable quality.
Comparing rabble in arms to arundel misses the point. It was a message he profoundly wanted to deliver and something he deeply believed to be worth saying. It comes out of that great period of american historical fiction the 1930s and 40s when such works were seriously researched and seriously intended. Rabble in arms is the direct opposite to this approach, as it perfectly exceeds the original in its depth and appeal, learning from a few minor flaws by replacing awkward and forced romantic drama with an abundance of historically accurate characters and battles. Rabble in arms, kenneth roberts, drums along the mohawk, walter d. It should be read by every american who appreciates the importance of having a clear picture of his countrys origin. Rabble in arms is the second novel of a revolutionary war trilogy by kenneth roberts, following arundel. Rabble in arms by kenneth lewis roberts 1996, paperback. Arundel is the first in a revolutionary war trilogy, following the adventures of several fictitious residents of what later became the state of maine. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a. Jun 19, 2015 and for some reason, i became intent on finding a copy of rabble in arms. Kenneth roberts has long been out of fashion, and certainly there are a number of things about rabble in arms that seem dated. I was nearing the end of my search, literally in the last section of the store when i stumbled upon the copy of rabble in arms you see above. One of its most appealing aspects was the benevolent treatment afforded to benedict arnold, the greatest american fighting general of the revolution, who still.
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. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts overdrive rakuten. The great thing about rabble in arms is that it is also a story welltold. This is an historical novel dealing with the american revolution that captures the imagination and completely engages the reader. For me, its always been rabble in arms, followed by northwest passage and oliver wiswell tied for second. 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. My dad has told me for years i have to read this book, along with another of roberts novels, oliver wiswell.
Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel ren. Roberts characters are people of all times and all places. A key character in arundel and rabble in arms is the american officer and eventual traitor benedict arnold, with roberts focusing on arnolds expedition to quebec and the battle of quebec in the first novel and the battle of valcour island, the saratoga campaign and the battles of saratoga in the second. Rabble in arms stand out from other novels set during the revolution by the incorporation of humor, coming from the characters and the narrator. Rabble in arms kenneth roberts wrote about maine poeple, but like far more famous writers in whose comapny he belongs, mr. Rabble in arms is roberts very worthy novel set during the revolutionary war in upper new york. Rabble in arms chronicles of arundel, book 3 by kenneth roberts. I was very impressed with the description of the american revolutionary campaign in their invasion of canada. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts nook book ebook barnes. 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. New jersey is the crossroads of the american revolution. The second of robertss epic novels of the american revolution, rabble in arms was hailed by one critic as the greatest historical novel written. 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 lively lady is a novel about the war of 1812 and tells the story of u. Rabble in arms continues with the exploits of benedict arnold, and includes many of the characters from the first book. Arundel by kenneth roberts 1933 yet again, the great historical novel site has facilitated my discovery of a very fine historical novel author, kenneth roberts. Rabble in arms capital area library district overdrive. However, as a historian, i regard his works as something of a treasure. 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. Jul 30, 2011 rabble in arms is the second novel of a revolutionary war trilogy by kenneth roberts, following arundel. Captain caution is another seafaring tale of the war of 1812.
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. International collectors library, garden city ny, rabble in arm. Rabble in arms continues the heroism and cowardice and the inspiration that come from the allin times of the american revolution. Rabble in arms was assigned reading in high school by a history teacher, many decades ago, and one of the few schoolbooks i actually enjoyed.
He has his own opinions about the good and the bad and the brave and cowardly and i suspect that all of us filter such stories through our own personal beliefs. Conducting what we would now call psyops together with various males in the british north american establishment, she very nearly causes the failure of the thirteen colonies armed independence movement in the 18th century. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel renowned not only for the. Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel renowned not only for the beauty and horror of. Rabble in arms, the title of the chapter, is a phrase used by british major general john burgoyne to describe the colonial troops. Rabble in arms is wonderful, and kenneth roberts, in only his second novel, demonstrates an amazing command of the medium. Rabble in arms kenneth roberts the unofficial site. The absence of even an agreedupon name for the american forces shows the improvisational nature of washingtons command. Rabble in arms 10 best novels set in the american revolution.
Rabble in arms book by kenneth lewis roberts 4 available. Conducting what we would now call psyops together with various males in the british north american establishment, she very nearly causes the failure of the thirteen colonies armed independence movement in the 18th century she was written somewhat in the mold of. Jan 24, 2016 rabble in arms was assigned reading in high school by a history teacher, many decades ago, and one of the few schoolbooks i actually enjoyed. They have very different firstperson narrative styles. 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. Arundel, rabble in arms, oliver wiswell, northwest passage, and lively lady, was a prolific writer, having written numerous articles on various topics and books on. I first read a rabble in arms and its prequel, arundel about 40 years ago. Heres a short slideshow depicting those first true rebels.
Love, treachery, ambition, and idealism motivate an unforgettable cast of characters in a magnificent novel. The authors keen appreciation of the historical context is critical to the novel s content, but it is his skill at developing characters, fictional and historical, that gives the book its great vitality. Peter merrill and the socalled rabble in arms fought and marched from 1775 to 1777 in the early years of the american revolution. Rabble in arms ebook by kenneth roberts 9781608932283. May 10, 2020 rabble in arms is the direct opposite to this approach, as it perfectly exceeds the original in its depth and appeal, learning from a few minor flaws by replacing awkward and forced romantic drama with an abundance of historically accurate characters and battles. Both of those novels and also rabble in arms are dedicated to tarkington, and tarkington continued to assist roberts until his death in 1946. I didnt remember the full title, and i didnt remember roberts name. In particular, the brilliance of general arnolds military skills and the incompetence of generals such as horatio gates is described in excellent and.
And for some reason, i became intent on finding a copy of rabble in arms. Rabble in arms by kenneth roberts 1933 historical novels. Well, wiswell isnt on kindle, but rabble in arms is. The two novels have the same publication date, but its unclear whether they were written in the same year. Certainly it is an adaptation and loses much of the detail that makes the original novel so wonderful but for what it is, a gateway to listeners to become interested in the original body of work from which it comes, it is terrific. Mar 12, 2020 rabble in arms continues with the exploits of benedict arnold, and includes many of the characters from the first book.
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