James michener is very descriptive in all of his books. Once, a few years ago, and then recently, as i was about to embark on a trip to alaska, ive enjoyed all the james micheners books that i have read. 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 chronicles eight tumultuous centuries as three polish families live out their destinies. 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. Hawaii navy general library program downloadable books.
Michener proved time and again that his understanding of and love for his country was unparalleled. Alaska wisconsin public library consortium overdrive. This noble land multnomah county library overdrive. Lewis of the sheldon jackson college in sitka, alaska. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more. Michener, 1907 1997 james albert michener was born on february 3, 1907 in doylestown, pa. His classic nonfiction account of a doomed uprising is as searing and unforgettable as any of his bestselling novels.
Master storyteller james michener reveals alaska in all its awesome, sweeping majesty. Michener guides us through alaskas fierce terrain and history, from the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He not only describes the location but the personalities that lived through the ages in the location of each book. Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the. 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. Michener guides us through alaska s fierce terrain and history, from the longforgott. Advice from local alaskans on the best things to do and see in seward alaska. Alaska, by james michener is not just a long story. The bridge at andau air force digital media program.
Michener schreef ruim 40 historische romans waaronder. Michener began his writing career during world war ii, when as a lieutenant in the navy he was assigned to the south pacific as a naval historian. Michener guides us through alaska s fierce terrain and history, from the longforgotten past to the bustling present. In such modern classics as chesapeake, centennial, hawaii, alaska, and texas, james a. The story begins with the forming of the continent of north america and takes the reader through modern times. The photograph of james michener, on the back cover, was taken in 1986 when michener was working on alaska. In this sweeping epic of the northernmost american frontier, james a. As his characters struggle for survival, michener weaves together the exciting high points of alaskas story. Written to commemorate the bicentennial in 1976, james a. Alaska navy general library program downloadable books. A michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, its an experience. This noble land bucks county free library overdrive. Once, a few years ago, and then recently, as i was about to embark on a trip to alaska, ive enjoyed all the james michener s books that i have read.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This noble land is micheners most personal statement about america, an examination of the issues that threaten to fragment and undermine the nationracial conflict, the widening gulf between rich and poor. This noble land is micheners most personal statement about america. Alaska library system of lancaster county overdrive. I have never visited alaska but i believe i have seen it through his eyes. It won the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1948, and rodgers and hammerstein adapted it as the hit broadway musical south. He later turned his notes and impressions into tales of the south pacific 1947, his first book, published when he was 40. This noble land is michener s most personal statement about america, an examination of the issues that threaten t. Alaska green mountain library consortium overdrive. And you will enjoy and be better educated with each and every michener book you read. This noble land cuyahoga county public library overdrive. Michener s novel journey 1989 was expanded from a section originally cut from alaska.
You can still place a hold on the title, and your hold will be automatically filled as soon as the title is available. Michener in the alaska digital library digital collection. For five brief, glorious days in the autumn of 1956, the hungarian revolution gave its people a glimpse at a different kind of futureuntil, at four oclock in the morning on a sunday in november, the citizens of. Like other michener titles, alaska spans a considerable amount of time, traced through the gradual interlinking.
Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the countrys tribulations. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Michener guides us through alaskas fierce terrain and history, from the longforgotten past to the bustling present. Michener brings hawaiis epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since. Michener recent titles in critical companions to popular contemporary writers kathleen gregory klein, series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alaska.
As his characters struggle for survival, michener weaves together the exciting high points of alaska s story. Did you know that you can help us produce ebooks by proofreading just one page a day. He taught for many years and was an editor for macmillan publishing company. Availability can change throughout the month based on the librarys budget. 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. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. This includes whale watching, hiking, glaciers, restaurants and more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alaska.
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