Micheners magnificent saga of the westis an enthralling celeb. 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 guides us through alaskas fierce terrain and history, from the. His books are easy to read, so not exactly literary fiction, but i have always learned from and enjoyed them.
The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. Alaska, by james michener is not just a long story. Michener recent titles in critical companions to popular contemporary writers kathleen gregory klein, series. The years that followed, with their great variety of odd jobs and experience, were an important part of his early education. Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the. Michener an orphan from a small town in pennsylvania, james a. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. Michener guides us through alaskas fierce terrain and history, from the longforgotten past to the bustling present. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alaska. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He not only describes the location but the personalities that lived through the ages in the location of each book. Along with the reading, michener provides a table of contents.
Nearly all of james micheners books follow the same format. I have never visited alaska but i believe i have seen it through his eyes. The characters that michener creates are bigger than life. Michener brings hawaii s epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since its initi. Michener was born in new york in 1907 and grew up in doylestown, pennsylvania, which he left at fourteen to bum his way crosscountry. Whatever its flaws, its michener, and the 750,000 first printing leaves no doubt about anything but the cast of the miniseries. Michener 10 editions first published in 1988 download daisy.
Michener, and i must continue to emphasize how fascinating a writer i. Michener has conceived and written an epic novel about the land we now know as alaska. This tireless writer, who has taken us from the south pacific to south africa, from the holy land to. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. James a michener branch library can be reached at 2155363306. Full supports all version of your device, includes pdf, epub and kindle version.
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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. James albert michener 3 february 1907 16 october 1997 was an american author of more than 40 titles, the majority of which are novels of sweeping sagas, covering the lives of many generations in a particular geographic locale and incorporating historical facts into the story as well. Articles with short description use mdy dates from august 20 articles needing. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more. Michener guides us through alaskas fierce terrain and history, from the longforgotten. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this james a. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with. Hawaii is a marvellous story of the history of the development of the islands. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Alaska, 1988, this novel traces the background of alaska from prehistory, through the.
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. Written to commemorate the bicentennial in 1976, james a. Michener notes and reminiscences published by the book stops here, albuquerque, nm 1995 isbn 10. Praise for alaska few will escape the allure of the land and people michener describes. From its primitive beginnings on through its long and agonizing quest. Use mdy dates from august 20 articles needing additional references from february 20.
This thesis formatting handbook was designed to coordinate with the university of alaska fairbanks uaf thesis formatting handbook, especially for joint programs. A spellbinding portrait of a human community fighting to establish its place in the world, alaska traces a bold and majestic saga of the enduring spirit of a land and its people. 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. Micheners first great historical novel hawaii, which honored the entry of our fiftieth state into the union in 1959. Written in the typical michener style, the book begins with the geological formation of the alaskan land mass. At first, i found his style to be sparse, which is odd, considering the book is like pages. Ive read several of james a micheners books and found them all engrossing. Millions of readers were deeply moved, as well as enlightened, by james a. Like other michener titles, alaska spans a considerable amount of time, traced through the gradual interlinking. Conditions were harsh but the people survived, as did the animals. Michener describes how animal and plant life occurred in the area and how the three basic groups of natives arrived. Michener art museum is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the bucks county, pennsylvania region.
Please consult the uaa graduate school if formatting issues arise that are inconsistent. Michener 11 editions first published in 1988 download daisy. The first edition of the novel was published in 1988, and was written by james a. James michener is very descriptive in all of his books.
I started with the source followed through the years by covenant, caribbean, alaska etc. Michener random house, 1988 868 pages jacket design and illustration by wendell minor from the dust jacket. In this sweeping epic of the northernmost american frontier, 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. Michener guides us through alaska s fierce terrain and history, from the longforgott. The story begins with the forming of the continent of north america and takes the reader through modern times. Michener weaves together the exciting high points of alaskas story. The historical correctness of the novel is high, although the narrative about the early polynesian inhabitants is based more on folklore than anthropological and archaeological sources. The novel was published in 1959, the same year hawaii became the 50th u. In addition to hosting a changing schedule of exhibitions from around the country, the museum is home to.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Americas master epic storyteller is at it again, james michener at 81 will publish his 34th book next week. His place of birth is unknown but was probably new york city or doylestown, pennsylvania. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of the month. Now almost thirty years later, his subject is our fortyninth, which. Master storyteller james michener reveals alaska in all its awesome, sweeping majesty.