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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.

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. 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.

"Here is a generous helping of Kenneth Roberts selected from his novels and essays ... Included in these twenty-six excerpts are vivid scenes and episodes from those great novels Northwest passage, Oliver Wiswell, and Arundel, each complete in itself"--Dust jacket.

This book explores the impact of economic crises and free-market reforms on party systems and political representation in contemporary Latin America. It explains why some patterns of market reform align and stabilize party systems, whereas other patterns of reform leave party systems vulnerable to widespread social protest and electoral instability. In contrast to other works on the topic, this book accounts for both the institutionalization and the breakdown of party systems, and it explains why Latin America turned to the Left politically in the aftermath of the market-reform process. Ultimately, it explains why this 'left turn' was more radical in some countries than others and why it had such varied effects on national party systems.

The name of Kenneth Roberts is guarantee of sales interest, but recognize the fact that this is the professional rather than the personal autobiography, and that he follows, in considerable detail, his undeviating devotion to the profession he chose, the seriousness and sincerity with which he carried out his determination to write. From his earliest experience on the Cornell Widow, this follows his career as he became a reporter on the Boston Post, did incidental pieces for various magazines, and then with the first World War, when he was sent to Siberia, he did his first article for Lorimer and the S.E.P. A succession of SEP assignments followed, with increasing returns, until he felt ready to write the novel he had always wanted to write. Nine months went into Arundel; but it was only with Northwest Passage that he achieved the ""big time"" and big money. The stress and strain, the difficulty rather than ease of writing, are all evidenced here-for the would-he-historical novelist -- Kirkus Reviews.

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the early 19th century, 'Lydia Bailey' is a seminal work by Kenneth Roberts, vividly encapsulating the spirit of an era marked by revolution and war. Through robust prose and meticulous attention to historical detail, Roberts envelopes the reader in an immersive narrative that explores the intertwining fates of characters during the Haitian Revolution. As with other Roberts novels, 'Lydia Bailey' seamlessly integrates fictional storytelling with rich, documentary-like elements, positioning it within the broader tradition of American historical fiction that seeks to educate as much as it entertains. Kenneth Roberts, a historical novelist of acclaim, is distinguished by his profound appreciation for American history and its shaping events. Roberts's commitment to research and authenticity breathes life into the past, illuminating periods that might otherwise reside in the shadows of public consciousness. His interest in the foundational moments of American identity perhaps stems from his own experiences as a journalist and academic, where the precision of fact is balanced by the flair of narrative. The creation of 'Lydia Bailey' also reveals Roberts's resolve to present not just historical facts, but the very essence of the times, beckoning a deeper understanding of the forces that have sculpted modern societies. 'Lydia Bailey' is recommended for readers who are enthusiasts of historical narratives that are as factually grounded as they are narratively compelling. This book affords a lens through which the contemporary reader can witness the complexities of past lives and geopolitical intrigues. Roberts's prose not only paints a vivid tableau of the past but also proffers a subtle commentary on the perennial nature of human struggles and triumphs. In this edition by DigiCat Publishing, 'Lydia Bailey' is not only preserved but also celebrated as a beacon of historical literature, making it an essential addition to the libraries of both scholars and literary aficionados alike.

A collection of sixteen informal essays on life in Maine from the early seafaring days to the present.

"This manuscript examines the Farm Security Administration's political and administrative history and assesses the ideology of the institution against the overall goals of the New Deal. Roberts argues that the FSA's operating procedure in the rural south was woefully inadequate, stemming from a misunderstanding of rural poverty from leading New Dealers, a bogged-down bureaucracy that offered contradictory advice to southern farmers, and ineffective on-the-ground efforts by FSA agents"--