The Bastard (The Kent Family Chronicles)
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0451211030 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 544 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is the story of Philip Kent. The illegitimate son of a British nobleman who was denied his heritage, he embraces the ideals of the fledgling nation of America-and takes up arms against his father's homeland.
The narration by Bruce Watson is fine; he gives each character a distinct voice with appropriate accent. Fein, Catawba Valley Community Coll., Hickory, N.C.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. The episodes are linked by music while the narration is accompanied by sound effects. . Phillipe travels from France to claim his inheritance and is denied. To escape being murdered by his half-brother, he travels to London and then Boston, where he changes his name to Philip Kent. Along the way he meets Ben Franklin, Lord North, and Sam Adams (among other historical figures) and participates in the Boston Tea Party. For popular collections.- Michael T. This abridgment is well done, allowing one to follow the protagonist's tempestuous adventures while retaining the wealth of historic detail that makes the story so fascinating. From Library Journal The beginnings of the American Revolution provide the backdrop and
N. Moore said History as it should be told. Lots of books occupy this genre - the factional, or fictionalised fact, historical novel. But this series is one of the best. It is pointless to say that this is history romanticised beyond belief - Jakes has such a compelling, misleadingly simple, writing style that one is swept along in the story. There is enough historical verisimilitude around the centr. Charlotte Yearout said I read this book years ago and enjoyed in so much. I read this book years ago and enjoyed in so much, decided to read it againI think I will read the whole series again. I love the way he incorporated so many of our American Revolution heroes into the story of everyday people. I think it would be great for teachers to teach the history of our nation by having young students read this series.. Carolyn said I learned a great deal of trivet concerning the revolution as this is. This is an American history book but very edifying Very well done so much so that I have already bought the next "I learned a great deal of trivet concerning the revolution as this is" according to Carolyn. This is an American history book but very edifying Very well done so much so that I have already bought the next 2 and read one of those. I learned a great deal of trivet concerning the revolution as this is written from a personal standpoint. I loved them all. and will eventually read all of them Mr. Jakes does a great job. Very Edifying!. and read one of those. I learned a great deal of trivet concerning the revolution as this is written from a personal standpoint. I loved them all. and will eventually read all of them Mr. Jakes does a great job. Very Edifying!