Kenneth Roberts was een Amerikaanse auteur die gevierd werd om zijn historische romans. Hij specialiseerde zich in regionale historische fictie, waarbij hij zich vaak concentreerde op zijn geboortestaat Maine en het onderscheidende landschap ervan. Roberts verbeeldde ook scènes uit andere staten van New England, waarbij hij het unieke terrein en de sfeer van het gebied tot leven bracht. Zijn personages waren vaak geworteld in New England, en zijn werk staat bekend om zijn sterke gevoel van plaats binnen deze specifieke Amerikaanse regio.
In Oliver Wiswell, Kenneth Roberts portrays the view of the Loyalists (those colonists who supported the British monarchy) in the American Revolution. Though branded by U.S. history as cowardly traitors, many of them were people of strong convictions and fierce bravery.
This is the classic series from Pulitzer Prize-winning historical novelist Kenneth Roberts, all featuring characters from the town of Arundel, Maine. Arundel follows Steven Nason as he joins Benedict Arnold in his march to Quebec during the American Revolution. Rabble in Arms continues with the exploits of Benedict Arnold, and includes many of the characters from the first book. The Lively Lady is a novel about the War of 1812 and tells the story of U.S. sea captain Richard Nason as he is captured by the British and sent to Dartmoor Prison. Captain Caution is another seafaring tale of the War of 1812.
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Focusing on youth and leisure research, Kenneth Roberts analyzes how young people reacted to post-war cultural trends in this 1983 study. He integrates theories of adolescence with the evolution of leisure and explores the origins and impacts of youth cultures that emerged during this period. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the interplay between societal changes and the experiences of young people.
Set in colonial America, this adventure story unfolds through the eyes of a fictional friend of Robert Rodgers, the legendary leader of 'Rodgers' Rangers.' The narrative captures the thrilling exploits of this guerrilla squadron as they disrupt English forces during the American War of Independence. The book is part of a collection of classic works being republished in affordable, high-quality editions, preserving the original text and artwork for a new generation of readers.
