This is a minstrels of the john jakes, kent family chronicles, it includes the books the bastard, the rebel and the seekers. The bastard is a historical novel written by john jakes and originally published in 1974. I had previously read all of the books of the series as. The epic series of novels the kent family chronicles comes alive with great historical relevancy, making the events of history march through the screen. Rent the kent chronicles 1974 on dvd and bluray dvd. Rent the kent chronicles 1974 on dvd and bluray netflix. Kent chronicles trilogy available on dvd front row. The american bicentennial series, the kent family chronicles, volumes i6, boxed set paperback1976 by john jakes seller description. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. The seekers new pal series cult 2dvd set randolph mantooth delta burke. The definitive volume in jakess bestselling series finds the kent family reaching to finally embrace its legacy and its futurein the final installment of the kent family chronicles, the remaining kents seek to fulfill philip kents original american dream. 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. The kent chronicles tells the story of a young frenchman who travels to america and meets many of the heroes and founders of the united states of america.
Books like kent family chronicles by john jakes suggested. The seekers part 3 of the kent family chronicles vhs. The kent family chronicles began in 1974 with the bastard and lasted eight novels until the americans in 1979. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This has three films based on the first three books by jakes the bastard, the rebels, the seekers. In the seekers, phillipes sons forge a life on the western frontier. Books to read my books fiction and nonfiction first tv 3 in one historical fiction bibliophile great books book series. These three miniseries follow the kent family in early america. Free the kent family chronicles, 8 volume set by john.
Kent chronicles trilogy available on dvd front row features. Phillipe charboneau is the illegitimate son of an english duke. It is second in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series. Chronicles, it includes the books the bastard, the rebel and the seekers. 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. Kent family chronicles the bastard rebel seekers 1992 vhs. The series lasted until 1890, but was originally intended to last until 1976.
Collectively know as the kent family chronicles, or the american bicentennial series, they tell the story of phillipe charboneau, a frenchmen who travels through england and the new world in revolutionary times, changing his name to philip kent, and interacting with a surprisingly large number of historical figures. His work includes the highly acclaimed kent family chronicles series and the north and south trilogy. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. This is a preowned 1992 6 vhs tapes of the mini series the kent family chronicles the bastards the rebels the seekers starring andrew stevens. In the bastard, phillipe charboneau immigrates to america. Aug 19, 2012 the 197879 nbc miniseries the kent chronicles, now on dvd, featured an array of primetime stars in sometimes peculiar or incongruous historical roles. The only extras are a brief textbased biography of original series writer john jakes and the series trailer. Acorn media 1 season, 3 episodes may 22, 1978 drama. See the complete kent family chronicles series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The 197879 nbc miniseries the kent chronicles, now on dvd, featured an array of primetime stars in sometimes peculiar or incongruous historical roles. Each individual film the 1978, the seekers 1979 and the rebels 1979 is adapted from the jakes novel of the same name. The novel mixes fictional characters with historical events or people, to tell the story of the united states of america in the time period leading up to the american revolution. Get the best deals for kent family chronicles dvd at.
The the kent family chronicles trilogy kicked off in 1978 with the first movie in the series the bastard. Opening twentytwo years after the events of the seekers, john jakess fourth kent family novel spans. Immediately download the kent family chronicles summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching kent family chronicles. The kent family chronicles pdf download free pdf books. As gideon kents health deteriorates, he fears for the future of his family. Tapes are preowned and in acceptable working condition and has been tested to play all the way through. Rent the kent chronicles 1974 starring andrew stevens and don johnson on dvd and bluray. The complete series list for the kent family chronicles john jakes. After clashing with his father, abraham kent and his new bride set off for the frontier. Get the kent family chronicles, 8 volume set by john jakes ebook product description classic american historical fiction product details sales rank. Nbcs 1970s miniseries the kent chronicles on dvd the.
From the familys initial journey traveling to americas shore to their voyage to the western frontier, their fate is intertwined with the course of american history in these first three volumes of the series. The books became best sellers, with no novel in the series selling fewer than 3. Although based in history, the kent family chronicles is far more sensationalism and melodrama that a strict history lesson. Adapted from a trilogy of bestselling novels by john jakes, the kent family chronicles are actually three epiclength movies that originally aired on prime time television in 1978 and 1979.
Filled with adventure and romance, these three miniseries chronicle the saga of the kent family in early america. The kent family chronicles continue as abolitionist jeptha kent and his sons find themselves on opposite sides of the civil war. In 1979 a second film was released staring natalie zea, hayes macarthur, affion crockett, amin joseph, and in 1979 the series was completed with the seekers. The kent chronicles online full episodes of season 1 yidio. With randolph mantooth, edie adams, neville brand, delta burke. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page.
This multigenerational saga follows the kent family and their pursuit of a foothold and future in the expanding united states. 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 matchmaker resurrection. The series is also known as the american bicentennial series. Free the kent family chronicles, 8 volume set by john jakes. This item has minimal damage that does not affect text. With andrew stevens, tom bosley, kim cattrall, buddy ebsen. The kent family chronicles is a series of eight novels by john jakes written to commemorate. The sons and grandchildren of philip kent make a life for themselves in america. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Andrew stevens dallas stars with william shatner, tom bosley, kim catrall, peter. 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.
The kent family chronicles series in order john jakes. The first three books in the series were each adapted into tv movies in 1978 and 1979. This particular one is the first of the two civil war novels in this series. This is another of the great books of the kent family chronicles, an eight book historical perspective of life in america from revolutionary days through the 1800s. Produced for the syndicated operation prime time series, the bastard is the first of john jakes kent family chronicles followed by. The bastard is the first volume in the kent family chronicles, a series of novels that details one familys journey in the early years of the american nation. It is book one in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series.
When he travels from france to england to claim his inheritance, he incurs the wrath of his fathers family, and is forced to flee to america, where he becomes involved in the events leading to the american revolution. Sep 05, 2017 this multigenerational saga follows the kent family and their pursuit of a foothold and future in the expanding united states. The bastard 2dvd box set kent family chronicles the. The education he recieved as the son of a duke was very enlightened for its time, allowing phillipe to appreciate and understand the new political theories emerging as the colonies break from the british empire. The kent family chronicles, 8 volume set, by john jakes. Later, the couples son, jarod, begins life on the high seas during the war of 1812but finds the british. The bastard the kent family chronicles book 1 english edition. Kent family chronicles the bastard rebel seekers 1992 vhs 6. Philip kent takes part in the american revolution and the newly formed congress. The kent family chronicles book series by john jakes includes books the bastard kent family chronicles, vol. Unlike the bicentennial series, which appeared in paperback, north and south 1982, the first of the trilogy, appears in hardcover. Shortly after the publication of the kent family chronicles, jakes created a trilogy which, like its predecessor, is historical fiction.
Beginning with the bastard, about a young french emigre who under the name philip kent becomes caught up in the american revolution, mr. Kent family chronicles series by john jakes goodreads. The first two novels in the series were made into telefilms in 1978 and 1979. The rebels the kent family chronicles book 2 english edition. Nbcs 1970s miniseries the kent chronicles on dvd the new. The rebels is a 1979 american madefortelevision drama film based on the historical novel, the rebels, written by john jakes, originally published in 1975. This is the first book in the kent family chronicles, which charts the history of one family from before the american revolution to.
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