The novel by james michener my favorite author was a bit of a disappointment. Michener s shortest novel is his timeliest as well, a slick, wideeyed paean to the constitution that uses the irancontra scandal as a springboard to chronicle one familys historic passion for the american heritage. Michener s numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake. Alaska takes the reader on a journey through one of the bleakest, richest, most foreboding, and highly inviting territories in our republic, if not the world. 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. 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. 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. Michener kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook pric theres also other available format to download. James was born on february 3, 1907 in new york, united states. A novel of afghanistan james michener chesapeake james michener journey james michener mexico james michener centennial james michener sayonara jerry jenkins midnight clear jerry jenkins the book of the king jerry jenkins riven janet evanovich the grand finale janet evanovich foul play janet. Attached to halftitle is a cut signature from return envelope handsigned by james michener. James michener books for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
Michener, 1907 1997 james albert michener was born on february 3, 1907 in doylestown, pa. 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. Start who narrates has just been called to testify before congress about. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. Classic stories of world war ii word cloud classics author. The tales of the south pacific study guide contains a comprehensive summary and analysis of tales of the south pacific by james a. 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.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Michener s masterly chronicle of south africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Paul iii and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this sweeping epic of the northernmost american frontier, james a. Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Michener, and i must continue to emphasize how fascinating a writer i. Michener for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers the source by james a. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Boston herald michener is still, sentence for sentence, writing s fastest epub attention grabber. James michener is very descriptive in all of his books. Michener notes and reminiscences published by the book stops here, albuquerque, nm 1995 isbn 10.
Michener weaves together the exciting high points of alaskas story. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. 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 bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific.
Like other michener titles, alaska spans a considerable amount of time, traced through the gradual interlinking of several families. 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. The characters that michener creates are bigger than life. Michener, and i must continue to emphasize how fascinating a writer i find him to be. It was about the author, his life in the pennsylvania dutch community, his wife, his writing habits, etc. Michener creates epics about countries and states and their human and wildlife inhabitants, and makes speculations.
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. Michener has conceived and written an epic novel about the land we now know as alaska. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Majority of these books were purely fictional family dramas casing lives of various generations, based on specific topological localities. 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. Alaska, by james michener is not just a long story. Michener 11 editions first published in 1988 download daisy. Michener 10 editions first published in 1982 download daisy. He not only describes the location but the personalities that lived through the ages in the location of each book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alaska. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 868 pages and is available in paperback format.
Brilliant 1st edition hardcover in glossy photoillustrated covers, signed by author on title page. 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. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states. Praise for alaska few will escape the allure of the land and people michener describes. James a michener biography and list of works james a michener books. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. Michener james albert michener was born in 1907 to unknown parents and raised as an orphan in the care of widow mabel michener of doylestown, pennsylvania.
The story begins with the forming of the continent of north america and takes the reader through modern times. The first, and shortest section, about the writer was ok reading. Norman starr, but we can be sure its a north start that shines here. Michener has 147 books on goodreads with 497742 ratings. Along with the reading, michener provides a table of contents, a list of acknowledgements, and a fact and fiction section. Michener 19071997 was one of the worlds most popular writers. Michener was a renowned american author who collated more than 40 novels.
I have never visited alaska but i believe i have seen it through his eyes. May 12, 1988 alaska, by james michener is not just a long story. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the. Whatever its flaws, its michener, and the 750,000 first printing leaves no doubt about anything but the cast of the miniseries.
The whiz kids and the 1950 pennant by roberts, robin. By the time he graduated from high school in 1925, he had visited 45 out of the 48 states. Michener has 147 books on goodreads with 497604 ratings. Along with the reading, michener provides a table of contents. 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. From the javaborn van doorn family tree springs two great branches. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alaska. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. James a michener books biography and list of works author. James a michener books list of books by james a michener. Michener guides us through alaskas fierce terrain and history, from the longforgotten past to the bustling present. James a michener books biography and list of works.