Roberts Kennneth (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. . . . . 12mo, hardcover. No dj. Vg condition. Spine slightly faded, covers lightly rubbed. Contents clean, no marking or writing, binding sturdy and tight. 260 pp Antiquarian, Antiques, Collecting, History.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. black decorated cloth, gilt spine, 488 pages, map end papers, signed on front blank ," in ink "Kenneth Roberts" , First edition, after the printing of a limited edition of one thousand and fifty signed and numbered copies, a sound, clean copy , 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. This 1947 outing features Albion Hamlin, who comes to Boston in 1800 to defend a man accused of violating the Alien and Sedition Act. In a whirlwind of action, Hamlin is jailed, then escapes to Haiti in search of his client's daughter, Lydia Bailey, with whom he has fallen in love simply by gazing at her portrait. Roberts is known for his historical accuracy, so this should please fans of the genre -- Goodreads. Signed by Author(s).…