Forbes, Esther
Overview
| Works: | 135 works in 683 publications in 10 languages and 20,574 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Fiction History Juvenile works Erotic fiction Biography Biographies Historical fiction Drama Literature Romance fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Other, Author of introduction, Composer, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor |
| Classifications: | PR6023.A93, 823.912 |
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Most widely held works about
Esther Forbes
- Esther Forbes : a bio-bibliography of the author of Johnny Tremain by Jack Bales( Book )
- Esther Forbes by Margaret Erskine( Book )
- Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes by Linda Beech( Book )
- Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes( Visual )
- Merrifield at 23 Trowbridge Road 1856-2002 by Holly V Izard( Book )
- Esther Forbes : (1891-1967)( )
- Collecting Esther Forbes by Jack Bales( )
- The shot heard around the world( Visual )
- Collecting Esther Forbes by Jack Bales( Book )
- Forbes, Esther : 76( )
- Esther Forbes, contemporary New England writer by Helen Walters( )
- Forbes, Esther : [photography bio file] by Esther Forbes( )
- by Charles Henry Sawyer( )
- Fun with the Chronapax : a newspaper published by children in 1900 and 1901 by Gail T Randall( Book )
- Gettysburg, to Edward Wagenknecht by Elsie Singmaster( )
- Esther Forbes by Esther Forbes( )
- Esther Forbes papers by Esther Forbes( )
- Four interviews with the daughter of Harriette Merrifield Forbes : author of Gravestones of early New England and the men who made them by Katharine Forbes Erskine( Book )
- The vision of an historical novelist : a biographical study of Esther Forbes, 1891-1967 by Beth McCabe( )
- Esther Forbes : (1891-1967)( )
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Most widely held works by
Esther Forbes
Johnny Tremain : a novel for old & young by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
235 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 9,432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution
235 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 9,432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution
Paul Revere & the world he lived in by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
41 editions published between 1942 and 2005 in English and held by 3,646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This vivid account of the life and times of Paul Revere was first published in 1942, to great acclaim and a Pulitzer Prize. An elegant storyteller and expert historian, Edith Forbes paints a memorable portrait of American colonial history and of this most legendary of revolutionary heroes, "not merely one man riding one horse on a certain lonely night of long ago, but a symbol to which his countrymen can yet turn
41 editions published between 1942 and 2005 in English and held by 3,646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This vivid account of the life and times of Paul Revere was first published in 1942, to great acclaim and a Pulitzer Prize. An elegant storyteller and expert historian, Edith Forbes paints a memorable portrait of American colonial history and of this most legendary of revolutionary heroes, "not merely one man riding one horse on a certain lonely night of long ago, but a symbol to which his countrymen can yet turn
America's Paul Revere by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1946 and 1991 in English and held by 1,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and dentistry
14 editions published between 1946 and 1991 in English and held by 1,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and dentistry
Johnny Tremain : a story of Boston in revolt by
Esther Forbes(
Recording
)
65 editions published between 1969 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution
65 editions published between 1969 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution
The running of the tide by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
28 editions published between 1948 and 1954 in 4 languages and held by 1,023 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Period novel in which the story of a ship-owning family embraces the years of old Salem's great merchant shipping days
28 editions published between 1948 and 1954 in 4 languages and held by 1,023 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Period novel in which the story of a ship-owning family embraces the years of old Salem's great merchant shipping days
Rainbow on the road by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
22 editions published between 1954 and 1968 in 3 languages and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A few months in New England in the 1830's through the eyes of an itinerant portrait painter
22 editions published between 1954 and 1968 in 3 languages and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A few months in New England in the 1830's through the eyes of an itinerant portrait painter
A mirror for witches : in which is reflected the life, machinations, and death of famous Doll Bilby, who, with a more than
feminine perversity, preferred a demon to a mortal lover, here is also told how and why a righteous and most awfull judgement
befell her, destroying both corporeal body and immortal soul by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
32 editions published between 1928 and 2006 in English and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Mirror for Witches in which is reflected the life, machinations and death of famous Doll Bilby, who, with a more than feminine perversity, preferred a demon to a mortal lover. Here is also told how and why a righteous and most awful judgment befell her, destroying both corporeal body and immortal soul
32 editions published between 1928 and 2006 in English and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Mirror for Witches in which is reflected the life, machinations and death of famous Doll Bilby, who, with a more than feminine perversity, preferred a demon to a mortal lover. Here is also told how and why a righteous and most awful judgment befell her, destroying both corporeal body and immortal soul
Paradise by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
23 editions published between 1937 and 1964 in English and French and held by 426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Color illustration on front cover of a man holding a firearm. In background, Native Americans are attacking some pioneers
23 editions published between 1937 and 1964 in English and French and held by 426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Color illustration on front cover of a man holding a firearm. In background, Native Americans are attacking some pioneers
O genteel lady! by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
15 editions published between 1926 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1926 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The general's lady by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1900 and 1957 in English and German and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Morganna Bale of Boston married the rebel General Milroy to save her Tory family's fortune
16 editions published between 1900 and 1957 in English and German and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Morganna Bale of Boston married the rebel General Milroy to save her Tory family's fortune
The Boston book by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1947 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1947 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Johnny Tremain : and related readings by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution
7 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution
Miss Marvel by
Esther Forbes(
Book
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6 editions published between 1935 and 1946 in English and held by 108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1935 and 1946 in English and held by 108 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mirror for witches by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1928 and 1974 in English and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1928 and 1974 in English and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paul Revere's ride, a deposition : the personal account by Revere of his famous ride by
Paul Revere(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1963 and 1966 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This work contains Paul Revere's account of his famous Midnight Ride to warn Patriots of the upcoming Battles of Lexington and Concord
4 editions published between 1963 and 1966 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This work contains Paul Revere's account of his famous Midnight Ride to warn Patriots of the upcoming Battles of Lexington and Concord
A mirror for witches : in which is reflected the life, machinations & death of famous Doll Bilby who with a more than feminine
perversity preferred a demon to a mortal lover : Here is also told how and why arighteous and most awful judgment befel her,
destroying both corporeal body & immortal soul by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1928 and 1974 in English and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1928 and 1974 in English and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Johhny Tremain by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1943 and 1987 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution
2 editions published between 1943 and 1987 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution
Paul Revere : the world he lived in by
Esther Forbes(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1940 and 1943 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1940 and 1943 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Johnny Tremain by
Esther Forbes(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1957 and 2005 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the American patriots who participated in the Boston Tea Party
10 editions published between 1957 and 2005 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the American patriots who participated in the Boston Tea Party
John Thomas and Lady Jane by
D. H Lawrence(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1947 and 1980 in French and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A seductive and beautiful love story about an aristocrat, Sir Clifford Chatterley, who has come home from the war paralyzed from the waist down. His wife devotes herself to his care, but her husband's bitter arrogance soon makes her life a nightmare. Selfishly he suggests that she produce an heir. He never dreams that she will break all the rules, and forgetting her social class, take their gamekeeper as her lover
4 editions published between 1947 and 1980 in French and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A seductive and beautiful love story about an aristocrat, Sir Clifford Chatterley, who has come home from the war paralyzed from the waist down. His wife devotes herself to his care, but her husband's bitter arrogance soon makes her life a nightmare. Selfishly he suggests that she produce an heir. He never dreams that she will break all the rules, and forgetting her social class, take their gamekeeper as her lover
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Adams, Samuel, Adultery American Revolution (1775-1783) Apprentices Aristocracy (Social class) Atlantic Ocean--Massachusetts Bay Boston Tea Party (Massachusetts : 1773) Civilization Clergy Confederation of the United States (1783-1789) England English fiction English literature Erotic stories, English Families Forbes, Esther Frontier and pioneer life Gamekeepers Great Britain Hancock, John, Hand--Wounds and injuries Historical fiction Historical fiction, American Lady Chatterley's lover (Lawrence, D. H.) Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married women Married women--Sexual behavior Massachusetts Massachusetts Bay Company Massachusetts--Boston Massachusetts--Salem Newbery Medal New England Nobility People with disabilities Revere, Paul, Romance fiction Runaway wives Silversmiths Statesmen Trials (Witchcraft) United States Warren, Joseph, Witchcraft Witches Wives Women Women and literature Women authors
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Esther Forbes Amerikaans schrijfster (1891-1967)
Esther Forbes amerikansk författare
Esther Forbes amerikansk skribent
Esther Forbes écrivaine américaine
Esther Forbes storica e scrittrice statunitense
Esther Forbes US-amerikanische Schriftstellerin
Forbes, Esther 1891-1967
Forbes, Esther Hoskins
Hoskins, Esther Forbes
Эстер Форбс
אסתר פורבס
إستر فوربس
포브스, 에스더 1891-1967
埃絲特·福布斯
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