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Synopsis: Written to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, James A. Michener s magnificent saga of the West” “is an enthralling celebration of the frontier. Brimming with the glory of America s past, the story of Colorado the Centennial State is manifested through its people: Lame Beaver, the Arapaho chieftain and warrior, and his Comanche and…
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Book Title: | Centennial |
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Genre: | Historical Fiction |
Author: | James A. Michener |
Year Published: | 1987 |
Condition: | Good |
Format: | Paperback |
Publisher: | Fawcett |
Synopsis: |
Written to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, James A. Michener s magnificent saga of the West” “is an enthralling celebration of the frontier. Brimming with the glory of America s past, the story of Colorado the Centennial State is manifested through its people: Lame Beaver, the Arapaho chieftain and warrior, and his Comanche and Pawnee enemies; Levi Zendt, fleeing with his child bride from the Amish country; the cowboy, Jim Lloyd, who falls in love with a wealthy and cultured Englishwoman, Charlotte Seccombe. In “Centennial, ” trappers, traders, homesteaders, gold seekers, ranchers, and hunters are brought together in the dramatic conflicts that shape the destiny of the legendary West and the entire country. Praise for “Centennial” A hell of a book . . . While he fascinates and engrosses, Michener also educates. “Los Angeles Times” An engrossing book . . . imaginative and intricate . . . teeming with people and giving a marvelous sense of the land. “The Plain Dealer” Michener is America s best writer, and he proves it once again in “Centennial.” . . . If you re a Michener fan, this book is a must. And if you re not a Michener fan, “Centennial “will make you one. “The Pittsburgh Press” “” An absorbing work . . . Michener is a superb storyteller. “BusinessWeek”” |
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Weight | 1.2 lbs |
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Dimensions | 9 × 6 × 1.25 in |
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