What place do you assign a book that is not memorable literature, but. Praise for chesapeake another of james michener s great mines of narrative, character and lore. In the sweeping span of eight tumultuous centuries, three polish families live out their destinies and the drama of a nationin the grand tradition of a great james michener saga. Michener 19071997 was one of the worlds most popular writers. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of the month. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Signed first edition, first printing of this james michener historical novel that presents the colorful history of the chesapeake bay region of maryland. Best known for his novels, he wrote epic and detailed works classified as fictional documentaries. Chesapeake by james a michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are.
James a michener 1907 1997 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 1959, and was written by james a. The storyline, like much of michener s work, depicts a number of. Michener brings his grand epic tradition to bear on the fourhundredyear saga of americas eastern shore. Excerpted from the pulitzer prizewinning authors classic chesapeake, this enthralling novel has a unity and a spirit all its own, telling the story of the bay and its wildlife, but especially of. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 16 pages and is available in paperback format.
Micheners most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope. Michener, 9780812970432, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In chesapeake, he forms a novel around that area in maryland that borders the choptank river, a. Michener brings history to life with this 400year saga of americas great bay and its eastern shore. The history of the eastern shore of maryland from 1583 to 1978 demonstrates. He is most famous for writing the multigeneration historical and fictional stories. The hundred or so characters are firmly presented as types e. The title of this book is chesapeake and it was written 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, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. 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.
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 1978, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Micheners the watermen is a unique tribute to the adventurous seafarers of the chesapeake bay. The book is bound in green cloth over boards with gold lettering on the spine. For those that love sweeping epic novels, this is a book for you. Chesapeake by james michener until now, i had never read michener. This particular edition is in a mass market paperback format. It seems that michener s writing style either fascinates or tries the patience of his readers. The book has a 3 by 12 strip clipped from the top of the first two front endpapers where a previous owner had removed his name.
First trade with the random house designation for first printing. Hes one of my favorite authors and i was very glad to be able to purchase this for my new collection. 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. Showcasing the evocative artwork created by john moll for this special edition, james a.
James michener, american novelist and shortstory writer who, perhaps more than any other single author, made foreign environments accessible to americans through fiction. Michener chesapeake at the best online prices at ebay. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. Chesapeake by james michener, first edition abebooks. It had been read before and thats exactly what i had expected for the price.
It seems that micheners writing style either fascinates or tries the patience of his readers. Now that ive read chesapeake i realize that ive been missing out on some great writing. The novel was selected by the bookofthemonth club and the readers digest. Chesapeake by james michener, first edition abebooks passion for books.
The story deals with several families living in the chesapeake bay area around virginia and maryland, from 1583 to 1978. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james micheners poland teems with vivid events and unforgettble characters. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Chesapeake, the 1978 novel of 859 pages by james a. For some reason i had the preconceived notion that his stories would be long and boring. The book is typical michener, and uses individual stories across generations to show the way a place and its society has evolved. James a michener books biography and list of works. While chesapeake by james michener is indeed a long novel, it is far from boring. Chesapeake by james a michener and a great selection of related books.
Chesapeake by james a michener book cover, description, publication history. Chesapeake is as much about a way of life, as it is about the place and its people. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake. In this exceptional memoir, the man himself tells the story of his remarkable life and describes the people, events, and ideas that shaped it. James a michener books biography and list of works author.
Chesapeake is a marvelous book in a long series of marvelous michener books. It was published by fawcett and has a total of 1024 pages in the book. The wall street journal a marvelous panorama of history seen in the lives of symbolic people of the ages. Tom clancy on america, government, history, writing, and the private sector 1990 speech duration. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. Following edmund steed and his remarkable family, who parallel the settling and forming of the nation, chesapeake.
Without the frame or the focus that loosely held centennial together, this massive but arbitrarily fragmented eastcoast community historya maryland island, 15831978is almost devoid of traditional novelistic pleasure. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 1978, and was written by james a. James michener list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1024 pages and is available in paperback format. Michener 19071997 was an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction.
The story deals with several families living in the chesapeake bay area. In chesapeake by james a michener, the story begins with voyage 1 in 1583. Micheners enthralling new novel tells a magnificent historical saga of our land and its people, focusing on the generations of seven brawling, burgeoning familiestheir failures and triumphs, their uniquely american spirit and driveliving on marylands chesapeake bay. Sep 09, 2003 praise for chesapeake another of james michener s great mines of narrative, character and lore. Michener s numerous bestselling novels also included the source, centennial, texas, hawaii, and chesapeake. Michener brings his grand epic tradition to bear on the fourhundredyear saga of americas eastern shore, from. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states. July 24, 1978 without the frame or the focus that loosely held centennial together, this massive but arbitrarily fragmented eastcoast community historya maryland island, 15831978is almost devoid of traditional novelistic pleasure. Buy chesapeake by james a michener online at alibris. Free download or read online chesapeake pdf epub book. 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.
Pentaquod, a susquehannocks, is a peaceloving indian but. James michener, author of novels that sweep through the history. In chesapeake, he forms a novel around that area in maryland that borders the choptank river, a tributary of chesapea. I almost wish i had not waded into this column, a revisit to chesapeake, the 1978 novel of 859 pages by james a. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. James michener has a remarkable talent for introducing a setting and taking his readers on a journey, that will make one understand the area through its history and its people. James was born on february 3, 1907 in new york, united states. Praise for chesapeake another of james micheners great mines of narrative, character and lore. In chesapeake by james a michener, what happens in voyage 1. James michener full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Michener s writing is so detailed, i feel as if im in the places i read about. Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the. In chesapeake, he forms a novel around that area in maryland that borders the choptank river, a tributary of chesapeake bay. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are.
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