James michener is very descriptive in all of his books. Michener books vintage hardback hardcover hcdj random mix set. Michener, 1907 1997 james albert michener was born on february 3, 1907 in doylestown, pa. Michener has conceived and written an epic novel about the land we now know as alaska. Paul iii and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The whiz kids and the 1950 pennant by roberts, robin.
The years that followed, with their great variety of odd jobs and experience. The story begins with the forming of the continent of north america and takes the reader through modern times. James a michener biography and list of works james a michener books. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of.
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 guides us through alaska s fierce terrain and history, from the longforgotten past to the bustling present. The individual lives of the people he mentions is very thorough. 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 served on the advisory council to nasa and the. 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. Boston herald michener is still, sentence for sentence, writings fastest attention grabber. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. Alaska book by james a michener half price books marketplace. 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. 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.
The characters that michener creates are bigger than life. Master storyteller james michener reveals alaska in all its awesome, sweeping majesty. With 35 books in print in 16 languages, michener is. 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.
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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. James a michener books biography and list of works. Hawaii is a marvellous story of the history of the development of the islands. James albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 titles, the majority of which were sweeping sagas, covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating historical facts into the stories. Mar 23, 20 author of generational sagas with historical facts about a geographic area. 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. 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.
I have never visited alaska but i believe i have seen it through his eyes. Nearly all of james michener s books follow the same format. First, the geological history of an area is explored. 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. The years that followed, with their great variety of odd jobs and experience, were an important part of his early education.
The source, the fires of spring, chesapeake, caribbean, caravans, alaska, texas. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. Buy your books and related items online with booktopia and we will take care of. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake. James a michener books biography and list of works author. Micheners bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. 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. 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.
Nearly all of james micheners books follow the same format. James a michener, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michener has 147 books on goodreads with 496664 ratings. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Michener creates epics about countries and states and their human and. His books are easy to read, so not exactly literary fiction, but i have always learned from and enjoyed them. 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. The first, and shortest section, about the writer was ok reading. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states.
Isbn 9780517545270 9780517545270 hardcover, crown publishers, inc. He not only describes the location but the personalities that lived through the ages in. James was born on february 3, 1907 in new york, united states. Download audiobooks by james a michener at and save. Jan 08, 20 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.
Michener s numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake. The high points in the story of alaska since the american acquisition are. Booktopia bookshop search results for james a michener. Michener, and i must continue to emphasize how fascinating a writer i. Stobern sie in bestsellern als handliche pocket bookausgabe. Whatever its flaws, its michener, and the 750,000 first printing leaves no doubt about anything but the cast of the miniseries. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
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. He taught for many years and was an editor for macmillan publishing company. 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. Sampling of his books that have been made into movies and tv shows. He is most famous for writing the multigeneration historical and fictional stories.
Michener was born in new york in 1907 and grew up in doylestown, pennsylvania, which he left at fourteen to bum his way crosscountry. We are based in sydney, australia and ship all over the world. Softcover, aims intl books corp, 1983 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The novel by james michener my favorite author was a bit of a disappointment. He not only describes the location but the personalities that lived through the ages in the location of each book. I started with the source followed through the years by covenant, caribbean, alaska etc. Michener creates epics about countries and states and their human and wildlife inhabitants, and makes speculations. 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. Feb 22, 2017 the formation of the land is fascinating. Alaska, by james michener is not just a long story. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. Michener 19071997 was one of the worlds most popular writers. Michener 19071997 was an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional.
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