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Kenneth Lewis Roberts
1885–1957
A master of American historical adventure, he turned the past into fast-moving, vivid fiction that helped generations of readers care about early American history. Before becoming a bestselling novelist, he built his reputation as a journalist with a sharp eye for people and place.
2 Audiobooks
The collector's whatnot : a compendium, manual, and syllabus of information and advice on all subjects appertaining to the collection of antiques, both ancient and not so ancient
by Booth Tarkington, Hugh MacNair Kahler, Kenneth Lewis Roberts
About the author
Born in Kennebunk, Maine, in 1885, Kenneth Roberts began his career in journalism and became widely known for his work with The Saturday Evening Post. That reporting background shaped his fiction: his books are packed with concrete detail, strong settings, and a storyteller's instinct for momentum.
Roberts is best remembered for historical novels such as Arundel, Rabble in Arms, Northwest Passage, and Oliver Wiswell. He often wrote about the American Revolution and other early chapters of North American history, with a special feeling for Maine and New England. His novels were popular with general readers but also stood out for the care he put into research.
In 1957, the year of his death, he received a special Pulitzer Prize citation for his contribution to creating greater interest in American history. His work still appeals to readers who like historical fiction that feels energetic, grounded, and deeply tied to the landscape of the past.