The journals gave him insight into the french refugees who fled from san domingo and france at the end of the eighteenth century front flap. See all books authored by kenneth roberts, including arundel, and northwest. Lydia bailey book by kenneth lewis roberts half price books. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Kenneth roberts was a highly talented writer who started life as a professor of history. Lydia bailey book by kenneth lewis roberts 3 available. In a whirlwind of action, hamlin is jailed, then escapes to haiti in search of his clients daughter, lydia bailey, with whom he has fallen in love simply by gazing at her portrait. Roberts 18851957 of kennebunk, me, books for sale by towns end books. See all books authored by kenneth roberts, including arundel, and northwest passage, and more on. Lydia bailey is an historical novel by the american writer kenneth roberts which was first published in 1947. Includes page of original manuscript with authorss corrections tipped in. It spent twelve weeks at the top of the list of the.
It spent twelve weeks at the top of the list of the new york times fiction best sellers of 1947. A fascinating, thoroughly researched historical novel of haiti and africa, and the early united states, outlining haitia. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sun hunting 1922 why europe leaves home 1922 the collectors whatnot 1923 antiquamania 1928 arundel 1930, novel the lively lady 1931, novel rabble in arms 1933, novel it must be your tonsils 1936 northwest passage 1937, novel march to quebec 1938. The kenneth roberts reader by kenneth lewis roberts alibris.
Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts nook book ebook barnes. Lydia bailey novel by kenneth roberts first edition 1947 lydia bailey book lydia bailey book navy hardcover book a classic novel by kenneth roberts. The same cautionary note applies to this novel as to roberts previous works that is, his fictionalized historical character portrayals are very blackandwhite, either much more heroic or villainous than they could. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But roberts sets his story in the frame of fiction, through the adventures and misadventures, in love and war, of one albion hamlin, young american lawyer, whose seal for the rights of man overrode his prudence and involved him first in the, at that time, lost cause of the alien and.
A resident of maine for most of his life, he began writing historical novels to the speech the events. See ny times overview of the movie here or imbds overview here. Ive read almost all of his books so far and have been amazed by all of the fascinating tales. He spent years researching his novels, going to original sources, far from the dry leaves of the librarian researcher. Buy kenneth roberts ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts book cover, description, publication history. His search for her leads him to haiti, france and the barbary coast. Lydia bailey novel by kenneth roberts first edition 1947. I enjoyed it so much, i am seeking out other books by kenneth roberts. Lydia bailey, fox movie based on kenneth roberts novel, opens at roxy theatre. Throughout the book, i found the lack of americanness disapointing. Lydia bailey and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts 1947 historical novels.
Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he was awarded a special pulitzer prize citation in 1957. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The time period is 1798 to 1805, and encompasses several major events in us history. Today the novel serves only as a glimpse into the background of events that occasionally erupt onto the evening news. Roberts skillfully blends history, romance, and adventure once again in this novel.
Lydia bailey, fox movie based on kenneth roberts novel. Lydia bailey first edition kenneth roberts 1st printing book 1947. Kenneth lewis roberts in 1800, albion hamlin falls in love with lydia bailey, a woman he has only seen in a painting. Lydia bailey book johnson county library bibliocommons. Lydia bailey, late of philadelphia, looked as pure and demure in her portrait by gilbert stuart, of course as only a heroine in a historical novel can look. Roberts is known for his historical accuracy, so this should please fans of the genre goodreads. Lydia bailey isbn 97803850 pdf epub kenneth roberts. Kenneth roberts was the author of many bestselling historical novels. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he was awarded a. This book took me on a journey through history that i did or probably would have found uninteresting in school. A fascinating, thoroughly researched historical novel of haiti and africa, and the early united states, outlining haitians battle for freedom seen through the eyes of one man.
Lydia bailey by kenneth lewis roberts 19470605 by kenneth lewis roberts. Roberts is known for his historical accuracy, so this should please fans of the genre. Merys american journey 17931798 1947, english translation, with anna m. Poor thing, they said, she died only last year, young and far from home, carried off by the yellow fever in french haiti. Books by kenneth roberts, books by maine author kenneth roberts, kenneth l. For decades kenneth roberts 18851957 was one of americas most popular historical novelists, writing such best. With dale robertson, anne francis, charles korvin, william marshall.
This 1947 outing features albion hamlin, who comes to boston in 1800 to defend a man accused of violating the alien and sedition act. The movie starred dale robertson as albion hamlin main character and anne francis lydia bailey. Lydia bailey a fawcett premier book by roberts, kenneth lewis. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Read lydia bailey by kenneth roberts available from rakuten kobo. Born in kennebunk, maine, roberts specialized in regionalist historical fiction.
Lydia bailey paperback january 1, 2001 by kenneth roberts author. Kenneth roberts always does such a great job intertwining history with welldeveloped characters. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Buy lydia bailey by kenneth roberts, in good condition. Roberts 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. 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. History may dispute the picture kenneth roberts gives of two minor wars in which we played inglorious parts.
Kenneth lewis roberts december 8, 1885 july 21, 1957 was an american writer of historical novels. Kenneth lewis roberts was an american author of historical novels. Most of the 500 page novel takes place in haiti and algiers, only the first 75 pages or so necessary for preparation of the plot take place in america. Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of. Buy lydia bailey first edition by kenneth lewis roberts isbn. Lydia bailey burst onto the postwar literary scene, securing author kenneth roberts a niche in popular historical fiction for years. Lydia bailey ebook by kenneth roberts rakuten kobo. Lydia bailey was excellent like all of roberts books, but i found the end to be a bit of a let down. Book club, front hinge slightly loose, some shelfwear, jacket has small tears, chipping and creasing hard cover. In 1802, during haitis struggle for independence from napoleonic france, an american lawyer seeks a clients daughter living on the revolutiontorn island.
This classic tale of shipwreck and survival is reprinted in a new edition, with essays that provide a historical perspective and trace the sources from which kenneth roberts 18851957 drew his tale. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Lydia bailey ebook by kenneth roberts 9780307822307. Buried, arlington national cemetery, arlington, va gender. Kenneth lewis roberts a fascinating, thoroughly researched historical novel of haiti and africa, and the early united states, outlining haitians battle for freedom seen through the eyes of one man. I have recently had people whom i had not seen for twenty and forty years thank me for lending them lydia bailey. It is 1800, and albion hamlins client has run afoul of the notorious alien and sedition acts. The story of dartmouths kenneth roberts collection.
Renowned for his scrupulous accuracy and unforgettable depictions of past times, he more about kenneth roberts. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth. Girl in white, starring june allyson, at loews state fighter at the mayfair. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Is there a description in lydia bailey of the three wise men. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. I have recently had people whom i had not seen for twenty and forty years thank me. Kenneth roberts books list of books by author kenneth roberts. Before he knows what has happened, albion has lost his case and fallen in love with his clients niece, lydia bailey. Lydia bailey is the name of the fictional heroine of this later novel by kenneth roberts. Girl in white, starring june allyson, at loews state fighter at the mayfair a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lydia bailey.