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A 5 page book review that summarizes and analyzes this historical novel. Arundel by Kenneth Roberts is a novel that part adventure story, part history, but also the coming of age story of the story's narrator and protagonist Steven Nason, of the town of Arundel, "in the county of York and the province of Maine" (Roberts 1). When the novel opens Steven has just turned twelve and the year is 1759. The narrative follows him through his formative years and into the time of the American Revolution, when the story unfolds against the real-life historical event of Colonel Benedict Arnold's ill-fated attempt to take Quebec in 1775. As this suggests, one of the most intriguing aspects of this book is that it allows glimpses of history that come alive via this talented historian/author. No other sources cited.
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town of Arundel, "in the county of York and the province of Maine" (Roberts 1). When the novel opens Steven has just turned twelve and the year is 1759. The
narrative follows him through his formative years and into the time of the American Revolution, when the story unfolds against the real-life historical event of Colonel Benedict Arnolds ill-fated attempt
to take Quebec in 1775. As this suggests, one of the most intriguing aspects of this book is that it allows glimpses of history that come alive via this talented
historian/author. The cast of characters is extensive, as historical figures are mentioned or actually interact with young Steven. There are cameo appearances by such historical figures as Daniel Morgan,
Aaron Burr, the leader involved in the expedition to Quebec, such as Nathaniel Greene and, of course, Colonel Benedict Arnold. One of the first characters that the reader meets is
Mary Mallinson, a child about the same age as Steven, and like him on the cusp of adolescence. Mary causes a "roaring" in Stevens ears and give the boy his
first kiss, which is sufficient for Steven to fall madly in love. Mary is almost immediately abducted and this creates a life-mission for Steven tries in vain for years to
find and rescue her. Early on, the reader is also introduced to Cap Huff, an adult friend of the Nason family, and Phoebe Marvin, an intelligent, industrious girl who is
also Stevens age. The story line primarily concerns the saga of Stevens life--accompanying his father on a futile expedition to find Mary; losing his father; working to support his
mother and siblings; becoming business partners with Phoebe in a sloop; and joining the Revolution and aiding Arnold. Omnipresent in the background is Stevens obsession to find and rescue Mary
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