James A Michener

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1) Alaska: [a novel]

Author

Michener, James A

Language

English

Formats

Book, Audiobook CD

Description

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Moving from Alaskan prehistory, to Russian exploration, to acquisition by the United States, to statehood, this richly detailed historical novel chronicles the high points of Alaska's history through the lives of fictional and historical characters.

2) Texas: a novel

Author

Michener, James A

Language

English

Description

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Spanning four and a half centuries, this monumental saga charts the epic history of Texas, from its Spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors, to its modern-day American character, shaped by oil and industry. A stunning achievement by a literary master, Texas is a tale of violence and conflict, patriotism and statesmanship, growth and development. Among Michener s finely drawn cast of characters, emotional and political alliances are made and...

3) The source

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1965

Language

English

4) Hawaii

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1959

Physical Desc

937 pages ; 23 cm

Language

English

5) Journey

Author

Michener, James A

Language

English

Formats

Book, Large Print

6) Caravans: a novel

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1963

Physical Desc

341 pages : map (on lining papers) ; 22 cm

Language

English

7) The bridges at Toko-ri

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1953

Lexile measure

1140L

Language

English

8) Chesapeake

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1978

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

x, 865 pages ; 22 cm

Language

English

9) The novel

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1991

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

446 pages : maps ; 25 cm

Language

English

Description

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Writer Lucas Yoder, editor Shirley Marmelstein, critic and would-be author Karl Streibert, and reader Jane Garland, who treasures the written word, play key roles in a study of the people who create, publish, critique, and enjoy books.

10) Centennial

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1974

Edition

[1st ed.]

Physical Desc

x, 909 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Language

English

11) James A. Michener's Texas

Pub. Date

2013

Edition

Full screen version.

Physical Desc

1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Language

English

Description

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The miniseries adaptation of the acclaimed novel by James A. Michener finally returns to DVD.

12) South Pacific

Pub. Date

2006

Edition

Collector's ed. ; Widescreen ver.

Physical Desc

2 videodiscs (approximately 157 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Language

English

Description

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A young American nurse from Little Rock meets the handsome and mysterious French planter on a South Pacific island during World War II. Seeking respite from the battles around them, they find refuge in each other as their romance blooms in the lush tropical paradise.

13) Recessional

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1994

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

484 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Language

English

14) Space

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1982

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

x, 622 pages : maps ; 25 cm

Language

English

15) The covenant

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1980

Physical Desc

xii, 877 pages ; 25 cm

Language

English

16) The eagle and the raven

Author

Michener, James A

Pub. Date

1990

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

214 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Language

English

Description

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On book: "A fictional account of the lives of Sam Houston and Santa Anna, the book moves relentlessly to the adversaries' historic encounter at the battle of San Jacinto, which resulted, eventually, in the U.S. annexation of Texas."