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James A. Michener

8books in our library
Genres:Historical Fiction, Creativity, Fantasy +4 more
Historical Fiction
Creativity
Fantasy
Mystery
Romance

Books by James A. Michener

8 books available

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The Novel

by James A. Michener

Fiction
Historical Fiction

3.6(2,304)

When a small-town tragedy affects a novelist, his editor, a critic, and a reader become involved in a fight for truth amid corporate takeovers and the act of creation itself.

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The Source

by James A. Michener

Fiction
Fantasy

4.0(10,724)

Follow a single archaeological dig in Israel across millennia, revealing the story of the Jewish people from ancient tribal life to the modern struggle for nationhood.

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Mexico

by James A. Michener

Fiction
Lifestyle

3.7(4,300)

An American journalist uncovers his family's Mexican past while covering a bullfight, connecting with the nation's history of ancient rituals, Spanish conquest, and revolution.

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Poland

by James A. Michener

Fiction
Lifestyle

4.0(9,255)

Three Polish families embody a nation's enduring spirit and tragic history across eight centuries, from feudal origins to modern struggles, in a sweeping story of love, war, and heritage.

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Hawaii

by James A. Michener

Fiction
Lifestyle

4.2(71,574)

From volcanic origins to clashing cultures, Michener's saga tells Hawaii's story through millennia of struggle for identity.

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Chesapeake

by James A. Michener

Fiction
Historical Fiction

4.2(22,285)

Follow the Steed family through four centuries of American history, as their lives connect with the story of the Chesapeake Bay, from its wild beginnings to the founding of a nation.

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Alaska

by James A. Michener

Fiction
Lifestyle

4.1(11,800)

Michener's epic saga tells the story of Alaska from its origins to the 20th century, showing the resilience of diverse peoples against a beautiful, brutal frontier.

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Space

by James A. Michener

Fiction
Historical Fiction

4.0(5,774)

From Nazi rocket labs to lunar craters, Michener chronicles the intertwined fates of engineers, heroes, and reporters as humanity launches its audacious quest to conquer the final frontier.