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.
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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.
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Add this copy of Oliver Wiswell to cart. $43.88, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1943 by Collins.
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Fair. Hardcover. No DJ. Text unmarked. Covers show edge wear with rubbing. Front hinge cracked, but binding still intact. Previous owner's name on front free end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Add this copy of Oliver Wiswell to cart. $57.00, good condition, Sold by Weller Book Works, A.B.A.A. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salt Lake City, UT, UNITED STATES, published 1941 by Angus & Robertson.
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Good with moderately chipped edges showing several small losses. Rear panel and spine lightly soiled. Both panels with a couple short closed tears in edges. Medium tear in front panel, not affecting layout. In dust jacket protector.
Add this copy of Oliver Wiswell to cart. $57.49, fair condition, Sold by Solr Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincolnwood, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1945 by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc.
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Very Good. Good-Dust Jacket. Size: 9x6x2; First Edition after the limited edition printing of 1, 000 copies (1st printing of 1st trade edition). 836pp. Very good copy with good-dust jacket in protective plastic wrap. Price of $4.95 on inner flap of DJ. DJ is worn, particularly at edges, with some small tears. DJ also has stains. Binding is sturdy and square. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Good. No Jacket. Book. SIGNED BY AUTHOR SIGNED by Roberts on the title page. Work of historical fiction by the noted author. This work follows Wiswell, a spy for Sir William Howell (Commander in Chief of the British Armies) on Long Island, as well as in Paris and London, from 1775-1783. Minor exterior wear, front inner hinge is cracked.
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Very Good in a Good clipped dust jacket. All 4 flap corners clipped, price remains. Front hinge starting. Dust jacket front panel separated at gutter. Rubbing, few open tears throughout.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Signed by Kenneth Roberts on his special printed leaf at front (which reads 'Kenneth Roberts Inscribed for a [blank] by a neighbor and well-wisher...' This copy just signed (no recipient's name). A Near Fine First Edition hardcover in jacket (jacket has slight fading and edge wear with one tiny closed tear).
This book about the American Revolution viewed from the side of the Loyalists is not only fascinating, it has about it a ring of truth. Roberts has brought a great sense of the time and the people whose lives were torn apart because of their dissenting views and their disagreement with the patriots/rebels. As always Kenneth Roberts has written a book which does not glorify war or make light of how the lives of ordinary men and women are turned upside down in such times.
Boxstep
Aug 19, 2010
Getting used to the no hurry style takes a bit of effort, but is quite worth it. Before long you are there, back at the beginning of the revolutionary war- but with a twist - you're one of the loyalists. Kenneth Roberts, as usual, crafts a fine story.
poodlegal
Dec 10, 2009
revolutionary war historical novel
I read the book because of a "class" I took this past fall. I thought the writing was ponderous but the information provided was thought provoking. I hadn't read a historical novel from the perspective of a Loyalist during America's Revolutionary war.
