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Condition see description isbn 10 0394531892 isbn 9780394531892 seller. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james michener s poland teems with vivid events and unforgettble characters. The fires of spring, random house new york, ny, 1949. Michener s masterly chronicle of south africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. Book recommendations for people who like poland by james a michener. As an adolescent con artist and petty thief, david spends his days grifting at an amusement park, the place where he.
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, chesa. His early novel tales of the south pacific was the basis for the musical south pacific. Pin by gummysgal on michener, james james a michener, book. Since 1997, the fair has not ceased to evolve thanks to the projects proposed by the galleries, selected for. Michener s major books include tales of the south pacific, hawaii, the drifters, centennial, the source, the fires of spring, chesapeake, caribbean, caravans, alaska, texas, and poland. Michener began to immerse himself in poland in 1977, three years before the. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james michener s poland teems wit. Michener and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. One of my favorite books by james michener used books, books to read, my used booksbooks to. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. In the sweeping span of eight tumultuous centuries, three polish families live out their destinies and the drama of a nationin the grand tradition of a great james michener saga. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected by the book of the month club, and was known. A memoir of poland and rome, rodale emmaus, pa, 1990.
Poland by james a michener first edition 1983 from. Michener books in both chronological order and publication. James a michener biography james albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, most of which. Poland by james michener books, book community board, i. Of his more than 40 books, many were generationslong or centurieslong sweeping family sagas based on solid history in various parts of the world. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Micheners memoir of a recent trip to poland and rome is as witless as a postcard, its greeting. He uses the same technique of populating fictional characters and interweaving them with real ones to create the atmosphere and personalize the story for the reader. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. A memoir of poland and rome, 1990, best hardcover price. 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 detailed history. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. The fires of spring by james michener 1949 hc 1st ed. Stream or download audiobooks to your computer, iphone or android.
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His nonfiction works include the 1968 iberia about his travels in spain and portugal, his 1992 memoir the world is my home, and sports in america. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the countrys tribulations. Poland by james michener books, book community board. Pin by gummysgal on michener, james james a michener. This seller has earned a 5 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Michener, now remembered as the beloved master of the historical epic, the fires of spring unfolds with the bittersweet drama of a boys perilous journey into manhood. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 1, 2012 compare book prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Edition format kindle edition number of pages pages book language english ebook format pdf, epub.
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