I have been a fan of james a michener for years and this book is well on a par with his other classics such as alaska and texas. Michener s numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake. Michener 19071997 was one of the worlds most popular writers. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake.
February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, the majority of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. Michener has conceived and written an epic novel about the land we now know as alaska. James a michener books biography and list of works author. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesa. James a michener biography and list of works james a michener books.
First, the geological history of an area is explored. Alaska did not produce supermen, but in its formative periods it was served by men of character and determination, and it is a fortunate land which knows such public servants. Hawaii is a marvellous story of the history of the development of the islands. Michener audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states. Mar 23, 20 author of generational sagas with historical facts about a geographic area. He not only describes the location but the personalities that lived through the ages in. In this sweeping epic of the northernmost american frontier, james a.
The exciting high points of alaskas story, from its brutal prehistory. Sampling of his books that have been made into movies and tv shows. The story begins with the forming of the continent of north america and takes the reader through modern times. James a michener biography james albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, most of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. Micheners bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, more about james a.
Another toldfromthebeginningoftime michener saga, this one featuring alaska. He is wellknown for the amount of research that went into his work in addition to the length of his novels 900 pages was a short novel for him. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A spellbinding portrait of a human community fighting to establish its place in the world, alaska traces a bold and majestic saga of the enduring spirit of a land and its people. Michener was born in new york in 1907 and grew up in doylestown, pennsylvania, which he left at fourteen to bum his way crosscountry. Follow four english aristocrats and their irish servant as they misguidedly haul their dreams across cruel canadian terrain toward the. The years that followed, with their great variety of odd jobs and experience. Buy your books and related items online with booktopia and we will take care of.
His books are easy to read, so not exactly literary fiction, but i have always learned from and enjoyed them. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. Its first characters are the mastadon and the woolly mammoth, followed by such other settlers as the eskimos, athapaskans, and russians. The chance for untold riches sent thousands of dreamers on a perilous trek toward their fortunes, failures, or deaths. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. Michener creates epics about countries and states and their human and. He is most famous for writing the multigeneration historical and fictional stories. From the nearforgotten past, to the highly technological present, from selfdefense to selfdetermination, here are the men and women who tried to tame the land, seize its bounty, and lay claim to the elusive spirit that holds native and visitor spellbound. Michener 19071997 was an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction.
James was born on february 3, 1907 in new york, united states. Michener seller farmer jim enterprises published 111993 1993 condition very good with dj. Caribbean, texas, space, alaska, poland, chesapeake, centennial, legacy. Michener creates epics about countries and states and their human and wildlife inhabitants, and makes speculations. He taught for many years and was an editor for macmillan publishing company.
See all 43 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ive read several of james a michener s books and found them all engrossing. Whatever its flaws, its michener, and the 750,000 first printing leaves no doubt about anything but. Michener has 150 books on goodreads with 495879 ratings. I started with the source followed through the years by covenant, caribbean, alaska etc. Rather, alaska is an epic in the original sense a story that is told over the course of epochs, involving generations of characters and genealogies. James a michener books biography and list of works. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michener books vintage hardback hardcover hcdj random mix set. Nearly all of james micheners books follow the same format. Michener 1988, hardcover 1st edition fg great condition. Michener guides us through alaskas fierce terrain and history, from. James a michener alaska part 1 only read by peter graves cassette audio book. Michener born february 3, 1907 died october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, most of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history.
Hardcover, mass market paperback, audio cd journey. Alaska by james michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. James michener is very descriptive in all of his books. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. The book tells the story of a part of america colorado.
The source, the fires of spring, chesapeake, caribbean, caravans, alaska, texas. Michener, the pulitzer prizewinning master of the historical saga, returns to his beloved spain with this magical novel of seville at easter time, a season of splendid pageantry, thrilling bullfights, deep pietyand the possibility of m. Hawaii, south pacific, the bridges at tokori, sayonara, adventures in paradise, the hawaiians, men of the fighting lady, caravans, centennial, etc. The high points in the story of alaska since the american acquisition are brought vividly to life through more than 100 characters, real and fictional. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. He not only describes the location but the personalities that lived through the ages in the location of each book. Follow four english aristocrats and their irish servant as they misguidedly haul their dreams across cruel canadian terrain toward the klondike gold fields. Using his characteristic writing style of starting at the very beginning in this case, with native people living on the coastland we now know of as eastern russia and then developing the story generation after generation through his rich and interesting characters, michener tells the. Ive read several of james a micheners books and found them all engrossing.
I have never visited alaska but i believe i have seen it through his eyes. With 35 books in print in 16 languages, michener is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Praise for alaska few will escape the allure of the land and people michener describes. Michener brings his grand epic tradition to bear on the fourhundredyear saga of americas eastern shore, from its native american roots to the modern age. Alaska by james a michener book cover, description, publication history. We are based in sydney, australia and ship all over the world. Nearly all of james micheners books follow the same. Milwaukee journal gold fever swept the world in 1897. Alaska book by james a michener half price books marketplace.
This book was written to commemorate the us bicentennial in 1976 and is a phenominal book in its depth and in the story telling capabilities of james a michener. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of. It is historical fiction rather than fact and i know that those who have studied hawaiis history do not agree with the author that the original settlers came from bora bora. The items we may sell online for these products are books, paperback, hardback, audio cds or cassettes, large print, mp3 and whatever format is available for us to sell online. Alaska, by james michener is not just a long story. See more ideas about books, author and james a michener. Nearly all of james michener s books follow the same format. Michener, and i must continue to emphasize how fascinating a writer i. He authored more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home.
Alaska and hawaii by michener, james a used books and rare. Whatever its flaws, its michener, and the 750,000 first printing leaves no doubt about anything but the cast of the miniseries. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Using his characteristic writing style of starting at the very beginning in this case, with native people living on the coastland we now know of as eastern russia and then developing the story generation after generation through his rich and interesting characters. Download audiobooks by james a michener at and save. Master storyteller james michener reveals alaska in all its awesome, sweeping majesty. See more ideas about james a michener, my books and books. In the early 1600s, young edmund steed is desperate to esca. Alaska and hawaii by michener, james a used books and. Find alaska and hawaii by michener, james a at biblio. Michener guides us across alaskas fierce terrain, from the longforgotten past to the bustling technological present, as his characters struggle for survival. Michener, 1907 1997 james albert michener was born on february 3, 1907 in doylestown, pa. Withal, however, alaska clops forward at a satisfying pace, the breathtaking landscape is a constant presence, and if the prose doesnt sing, it seldom gets in the way. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alaska.
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