James A. Michener

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Montana

A fictional account of the history of the Caribbean area includes the racial, political, and economic struggles from the arrival of Columbus and Spanish control to present day problems.

Caribbean

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Alabama

In a parade of bestselling epics, James A. Michener has always combined scholarship with superb storytelling. Now, he brings the Michener magic to a contemporary novel. Major Norman Starr was known for his antipathy to "drugs and Communists". Now he is being asked to explain himself--and his country's policies--to the Iran-Contra Committee.

Legacy

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Covenant

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New Jersey

A novel about the birth, the rise, and the history of Texas. Follows the turbulent lives of Texans from the first daring settlers of the rugged Mexican territory to the oil riggers, tycoons, and power players of today.

Texas

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Though it is based on fact the novel uses fictional events places and characters.  672 pages

Tennessee

"A grand epic." THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER Master storyteller James A. Michener sweeps us off to the Caribbean,with a magnificent novel that captures the eternal allure of that glittering string of islands and their tumultuous history. Beginning in 1310 and continuing through Columbus's arrival and the bloody slave revolt of Haiti to the rise of Castro, CARIBBEAN carries us through 700 dramatic years in a tale teeming with revolution and romance, slavery and superstition, heartfelt characters and thunderous destinies. A Dual Main Slection of the Book-of-the-Month Club

Virginia

In this sweeping novel, James A. Michener chronicles eight tumultuous centuries as three Polish families live out their destinies. The Counts Lubonski, the petty nobles Bukowksi, and the peasants Buk are at some times fiercely united, at others tragically divided. With an inspiring tradition of resistance to brutal invaders, from the barbarians to the Nazis, and a heritage of pride that burns through eras of romantic passion and courageous solidarity, their common story reaches a breathtaking culmination in the historic showdown between the ruthless Communists and rebellious farmers of the modern age. Like the heroic land that is its subject, Poland teems with vivid events, unforgettable characters, and the unfolding drama of an entire nation.
 
Praise for Poland
 
"Engrossing . . . a page-turner in the grand Michener tradition."--The Washington Post
 
"A Michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, it's an experience. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the country's tribulations."--Chicago Tribune
 
"Stunning . . . an unmatched overview of Polish history . . . The families themselves come very much alive, and through them, Poland itself."--USA Today
 
"A titanic documentary novel."--The Wall Street Journal

Poland

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Maryland

American journalist Norman Clay's assignment in Mexico leads him to uncover his fascinating Mexican ancestry, set against the backdrop of 1,500 years of the country's history

Mexico

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

California

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.

Alaska

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Delaware

Already a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, James A. Michener tackles the most ambitious subject of his career: space, the last great frontier. This astounding novel brings to life the dreams and daring of countless men and women--people like Stanley Mott, the engineer whose irrepressible drive for knowledge places him at the center of the American exploration effort; Norman Grant, the war hero and U.S. senator who takes his personal battle not only to a nation, but to the heavens; Dieter Kolff, a German rocket scientist who once worked for the Nazis; Randy Claggett, the astronaut who meets his destiny on a mission to the far side of the moon; and Cynthia Rhee, the reporter whose determined crusade brings their story to a breathless world.
Praise for "Space"
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"A master storyteller . . . Michener, by any standards, is a phenomenon. "Space "is one of his best books."--"The Wall Street Journal"
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"A novel of very high adventure . . . a sympathetic, historically sound treatment of an important human endeavor that someday could be the stuff of myth, told here with gripping effect."--"The New York Times Book Review"
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""Space "is everything that Michener fans have come to expect. Without question, the space program's dramatic dimensions provide the stuff of great fiction."--"BusinessWeek"
"Michener is eloquent in describing the actual flights into space, as well as the blazing, apocalyptic re-entry of the shuttle into earth's atmosphere."--"The New York Times"

Space

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A Memoir

The author describes his childhood in a foster home, his service in the navy during World War II, the beginning of his writing career, and his travels

The World Is My Home

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Profiles Sam Houston and Santa Anna who figured prominently in the U.S. annexation of Texas and clashed at the decisive battle of San Jacinto.

The Eagle and the Raven

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Kentucky

The Eagle And The Raven

A novel concerned with the history of the Chesapeake Bay area, following the lives of fictional Indians and white settlers and their descendants.

Chesapeake

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The Bridges at Toko-Ri

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A Novel

"MICHENER IS AMERICA'S BEST WRITER."
--The Pittsburgh Press

In his stunning new novel, bestselling novelist James A. Michener draws on his unparalleled gift for storytelling, his deep understanding of American society, and his own life experiences to illuminate the challenges of aging and the folly of youth in a Florida retirement home known as the Palms.
As the new, young director of the Palms, Andy Zorn suffers no shortage of loving support and wise advice from his "elders," a group of five passionate, outspoken residents who refuse to accept the passive roles that both society and family have handed them. Yet past scandal has driven Zorn to despondency, until he meets an extraordinary young woman in the rehab wing, who has been forced to rebuild her life in the face of crippling injuries. Now Zorn finds himself falling in love--and with the help and gentle jabs from his more mature friends, he discovers a wonderful new purpose in life....

"Michener hooks you with wonderfully humorous scenes. These are then interwoven between the moments of pain and heartache brought about by life choices we all must make."
--Tulsa World

"Engaging...One will be drawn into the novelist's world....The lush natural setting provides James Michener plenty to show and tell."
--The Washington Times

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