Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village. Northwest passage, 1940 rogers rangers film showing in ti. Buy a cheap copy of northwest passage book by kenneth roberts. This first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. Nathan rogers with the stan rogers song, northwest passage. An exciting and fast paced adventure story based in colonial america. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The northwest passage is a water route in northern canada north of the arctic circle that decreases ship travel time between europe and asia. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 december 19366 february 1937. Herr, 1 book michael solka, 1 book dennis mccallum, 1 book jabez fitch, 1 book. Book 1 rogers rangers king vidor, 1940 the posters warned northwest passage was not suitable for children.
Though it was a hit with audiences, it had cost too much to make. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name. Northwest passage recounts the adventures of rogers rangers, an 18thcentury expeditionary force charged with wiping out an indian tribe on the. Northwest passage kindle edition by roberts, kenneth.
Filmed just before america entered world war ii, northwest passage is a thinly disguised recruitment poster. Laurence stallings screenplay, talbot jennings screenplay 1 more credit. Northwest passage is a 12 x 9 hardcover childrens book that is illustrated by matt james. This is simply one of the finest historical novels out there. Book 1 rogers rangers king vidor, 1940 the posters warned northwest passage was not suitable for children which it might be, with its stories of atrocities, men who fight with muskets and axes, and the good of the many philosophy. Written from the viewpoint of a fictional friend of the historic robert rodgers, famed in america as the leader of rodgers rangers a guerrilla squadron harassing the english forces throughout the american war of independence. Structurally, northwest passage is divided into halves. This stunning portrayal of early efforts to explore canadas northwest passage presents rogers 1981 song in combination with glorious illustrations, historical commentary and a. Northwest passage book by kenneth roberts thriftbooks. I was so stoked after i got home that i bought the book and plunged right back in. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written by canadian singer stan rogers. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war.
Loescher, burt garfield, the history of rogers rangers, volume ll. With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey. Rogers rangers history is far more exciting and unbelievable than the film 2of2. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore. Complete summary of kenneth roberts northwest passage. Major rogers plans for a decisive blow against the french army are thwarted when ensign towne is captured by black wolfs tribesmen. Watch northwest passage episodes, get episode information, recaps and more.
Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Sharing focus is the novels single narrator langdon towne, a young artist from maine who first joins rogers in part 1, on rogerss 1759 military expedition. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers original title. The rangers go into canada to attack an indian town on a lake, surrounded by a stockade. Beautifully illustrated, and paired with the words from the song, this book also includes a timeline of northern exploration, a minibiography of important explorers, and the music and verses for the song northwest passage. Currently, the northwest passage is only accessible by ships that have been strengthened against ice and only during the warmest time of the year. North west passage, book 1 rogers rangers mgm, 1940. Northwest passage, 1940 rogers rangers film showing in ti new. The plot is wellconstructed, and i like the fact that the hero of the book, robert rogers, is painted as alltoohuman despite his heroic exploits. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 dec 19366 feb 1937. Merlin idla distribution on behalf of borealis records.
The show derived its title and the main characters rogers, towne, and marriner from the 1937 novel of the same name by kenneth roberts, and from. Northwest passage book 1rogers rangers charlie 20110205 this is a great movie based on an historical novel of an exciting true life event of the french and indian war. Northwest passage book irogers rangers kenneth robertss novel northwest passage chronicles the exploits of major robert rogers 17311795, who during the french and indian war raised and commanded an independent unit of lightinfantry soldiers attached to. Despite the films largely unexamined belief in manifest destiny, its depiction of rogers as an inspiring leader of men is a tourdeforce for tracy, who must keep hope alive against incredible odds, and despite unstated personal fears and agonies. Book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. The dramatic focus is the events surrounding major robert rogers rangers raid on the village of st. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial. Loescher, burt garfield, the history of rogers rangers, volume 1. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms.
Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the. Jan 01, 2001 this first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stans career and the people in his life. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937.
Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. Discover the northwest passage with this illustrated book inspired by the song northwest passage by canadian folk musician stan rogers. Fictional story of the raid by roberts rangers on the st francis indians on the st lawrence river during the. Rogers rangers and the french and indian war indicates that this is the story of a military leader, but young readers will probably be surprised to learn that rogers institutionalized many frontierstyle practices of warfare that became the model for the activities of later ranger groups. Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now. The second half of the book follows major rogers further career in england and on the northwest frontier. It was the basis for the 1940 movie northwest passage, starring spencer tracy.
Book irogers rangers, american adventure film, released in 1940, that deals with events of the french and indian war, a theme rarely explored in film. Published privately by the author, san francisco, 1946. Rogers must rescue his young officer before the indians can force him to reveal the rangers attack plans. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. A book based on the wellknown song northwest passage first sung by stan rogers in 1981, northwest passage tells a tail about the song and the facts behind it. James drew his inspiration for his book from the song northwest passage, written. The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. The classic movie northwest passage covered the first part of the book, while the second takes place partly in england, where colonel rogers has fallen on hard times. Northwest passage book irogers rangers kenneth robertss novel northwest passage chronicles the exploits of major robert rogers 17311795, who during the french and indian war raised and commanded an independent unit of lightinfantry soldiers attached to the british army known as rogers rangers. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration.
Mar, 20 this was supposed to be the sequel, and indeed its own title card announces it as northwest passage book i rogers rangers. Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt. I was very surprised to learn that the author had been one of the best journalists in america, before. Northwest passage is the type of adventure yarn that brought out the 12yearold in me. Francis, septemberoctober 1759 spine has small 38 hole at bottom. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and. Robert rogers, 8 books burt garfield loescher, 3 books roberts, kenneth lewis, 3 books mary cochrane rogers, 2 books bob bearor, 1 book harold mcgill jackson, 1 book laurence stallings, 1 book john f. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition. Screenplay by laurence stallings, talbot jennings, based on the novel by kenneth roberts. Here is a fine blend of natural history, of human history, and of political history.
The basis of the song and story is the fateful sea voyage made by john franklin in 1845, which led to both his ships and his entire crew, as well as his life being lost. Suggested reading jaegers battalion of rogers rangers. Samuel stephens and other new material by roberts, kenneth lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 28, 2009 nathan rogers with the stan rogers song, northwest passage. His pursuit of the legendary northwest passage will become a consuming passion, again narrated by langdon towne. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties. The corps and the revivals, april 6, 1758december 24, 1783. Northwest passage is a 19581959 26episode halfhour adventure television series produced by metro goldwyn mayer about major robert rogers during the time of the french and indian war 17561763. An acoustic version, just voice and guitar with some audience participation. It was one of the first films to be shot in technicolor and the lush. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937.