It is book three in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the. Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american revolution, jakes is one of todays most distinguished authors of historical. See all 29 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. John jakes, the author of the kent family chronicles, the. Many may find the actions as brutal as their perpetrators are beastly but that was the west. Book cover for the seekers by john jakes the seekers john jakes. The story begins on june 17, 1775, at the battle of bunker hill, in which philip kent participates. Abraham kent, the son of philip kent and anne ware, fought valiantly on the frontier, only to return home to boston and a.
One major event, the marriage of philip and anne ware, took place in the interim. The seekers kent family, book 3 by john jakes book cover, description, publication history. The seekers by john jakes overdrive rakuten overdrive. The kent family chronicles volumes one through three.
Highlights include george hamilton chewing scenery like. The kents saga expands as its first heroine takes center stage in the relentless struggle to build the family dynasty opening twentytwo years after the events of the seekers, john jakes s fourth kent family novel spans the bloodsoaked era of americas relentless expansion into the west. The seekers was both praised and criticized for its adulatory treatment of western culture. Im a big john jakes fans and this was the most disappointing read of any of. The novel mixes fictional characters with historical events and figures, as it narrates the story of the united states of america from 1794 through 1814. The nook book ebook of the the kent family chronicles volumes one through three.
John jakes is the bestselling author of charleston, the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, on secret service, california gold, homeland, and. The seekers the kent family chronicles book 3 ebook. John jakes books with dust jacket for sale in stock ebay. The seekers ebook by john jakes 9781453255926 rakuten kobo. Mar 12, 2017 randolph mantooth and delta burke anchor the third and final installment of the kent chronicles. The kent family chronicles began in 1974 with the bastard and lasted eight novels until the americans in 1979. This novel, about bostons prestigious kent family, was not only historically accurate but insightful, and imaginative as well. In september of that year anne gave birth to her first child, whom they. Click download or read online button to get john jakes book now. It is book three in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series.
The end of the colonies fight for independence begins a new and glorious battle to build the new nation. The seekers mass market paperback july 6 2004 by john jakes author 4. Below is a list of john jakes kent family chronicles books in order of when they were first released which is also their chronological order. Im a big john jakes fans and this was the most disappointing read of any of his books. Jakes, john int, isbn 0451212495, isbn 9780451212498, brand new, free shipping in the us returning to boston, abraham kent, who had helped pacify the indian threat on the frontier, finds himself unable to follow the path chosen for him by his controlling father and sets out on a perilous journey to the west, along with his new bride, to makehis fortune. The kent family chronicles continue as abraham kent seeks to build a new life on the untamed western frontier. His writings mostly include the american historical fiction and family saga. See all books authored by john jakes, including north and south, and love and war, and more on. Eight volume set comprising the bastard, the rebels, the seekers, the titans, the furies, the warriors, the lawless, and the americans. When abraham kent falls in love with his stepsister he sets in motion a ate that will drive a generation westward until amanda. John jakes is a noted american writer who was born in 1932 in chicago, illinois.
The source material was a series of historical novels by john jakes, who from. But life on the nations frontier soon becomes more than their fledgling family can endure. Jakess commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of the godfather of historical novelists from the. The seekers kent family, book 3 by john jakes fantastic fiction. This particular member of the hazard clan might be cut from the same bolt as he wasand perhaps didnt deserve his enmity.
His work includes the highly acclaimed kent family chronicles series and the north and south trilogy. John jakes paperback july 1 2004 by john jakes author 4. The seekers the kent family chronicles book 3 kindle edition by jakes, john. Furthering his reign as the living master of american historical fiction, jakes unfurls the epic of the seekers. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. This ebook features an illustrated biography of john jakes including. This ebook features an illustrated biography of john jakes including rare images from the authors personal collection. The kent family chronicles also known as the american bicentennial series is a series of eight novels by john jakes written to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the united states. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Bastard, the rebels, the seekers, the titans, the furies, the warriors, the lawless, and the americans. Continuing the saga of the kent family, john jakes turns his masterful eye to the settlement of the untamed american west.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your. He is the creator of the legendary eightvolume kent family chronicles, the main and hazard families of the north and south trilogy, and the crowns of chicago, germanamericans whose stories interweave the history of the twentieth century in homeland and its sequel, american dreams. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The seekers, and the westward push following the war of 1812. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the seekers. The kent family chronicles book series by john jakes includes books the bastard kent family chronicles, vol. John jakes is the acknowledged contemporary master of the family saga. He is the creator of the legendary eightvolume of the kent family chronicles, the main and hazard families of the north and south trilogy, and the crowns of chicago, germanamericans whose stories interweave the history of the twentieth century in homeland and its sequel, american dreams. John william jakes born march 31, 1932 is an american writer, best known for american historical fiction. The source material was a series of historical novels by john jakes, who from 1974 to 1979 published eight chunky volumes with bold titles like the furies, the titans and the. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Booktopia has the seekers, kent family chronicles by john jakes. Buy a cheap copy of the seekers kent family chronicles. He is also the author of the kent family chronicles.
He is the creator of the legendary eightvolume kent family chronicles, the main and hazard families of the north and south trilogy, and the crowns of chicago, germanamericans whose stories interweave the history of the twentieth century in homeland and its sequel. John jakes books list of books by author john jakes. It is just for students because they are still students or that for all people in the world, what best subject for that. Each novel in the series was a bestseller, with each novel selling over 3. Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american more about john jakes. The kents saga expands as its first heroine takes center stage in the relentless struggle to build the family dynasty opening twentytwo years after the events of the seekers, john jakess fourth kent family novel spans the bloodsoaked era of americas relentless expansion into the west. Jul 10, 2012 the seekers ebook written by john jakes.
The books became best sellers, with no novel in the series selling fewer than 3. His civil war trilogy, north and south, has sold millions of copies worldwide. Following that, he worked in the advertising while writing on the side and in. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the seekers the kent family chronicles book 3. He was very fond of writing stories since the college days and used to sell a few to pulp magazines.
His career began upon graduation, selling stories to pulp magazines. John jakes is an american author of historical fiction including historical romance and western fiction as well as science fiction and fantasy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See the complete kent family chronicles series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Opening twentytwo years after the events of the seekers, john jakess fourth kent family novel spans the bloodsoaked era of americas relentless expansion into the west. Amanda kent, daughter of gilbert kent and harriet lebow, is one of the few women to escape the massacre at. He remarked that boorstin might be signaling a new trend, since other liberals. The seekers by john jakes booksamillion online book store.
John jakes is the bestselling author of charleston, the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, on secret service, california gold, homeland, and american dreams. The kent family chronicles continue as abraham kent seeks to build a new. The seekers is a historical novel written by john jakes and originally published in 1975. In john jakes fashion figures of american history are brought to life and westward expansion and the men that legends were made of, color this fastmoving and engaging novel. Amanda kent, daughter of gilbert kent and harriet lebow, is one of the few women to escape the. Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american revolution, jakes is one of todays most distinguished authors of historical fiction. Amanda kent heads west to build a family dynasty in the era of the gold rush. The kents saga expands as its first heroine takes center stage in the relentless struggle to build the family dynasty. Highlights include george hamilton chewing scenery like he has scenery rabies, and brian keith as a. Randolph mantooth and delta burke anchor the third and final installment of the kent chronicles. Nbcs 1970s miniseries the kent chronicles on dvd the. Following that, he worked in the advertising while writing on the side and in 1971, moved to fulltime.
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