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Alaska by James A. Michener (1989, Mass Market)
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Master storyteller James Michener reveals Alaska in all its awesome, sweeping majesty. From the near-forgotten past, to the highly technological present, from self-defense to self-determination, 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. A stirring portrait of a human community living on the edge of the world, ALASKA claims a bold heritage of survival against all odds. "Michener has done a fine job....Few will escape the allure of the land and people he describes." LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK REVEIW
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100449217264
ISBN-139780449217269
eBay Product ID (ePID)181611
Product Key Features
Book TitleAlaska
Number of Pages1088 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSagas, Historical, Action & Adventure
Publication Year1989
GenreFiction
AuthorJames A. Michener
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight16.4 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width4.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN87-043232
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"Mr. Michener is still, sentence for sentence, writing's fastest attention grabber." - The New York Times "Always the master of exhaustive historical research, Michener tracks the settling of Alaska [in] vividly detailed scenes and well-developed characters." -Boston Herald From the Trade Paperback edition., "Mr. Michener is still, sentence for sentence, writing's fastest attention grabber." -The New York Times "Always the master of exhaustive historical research, Michener tracks the settling of Alaska [in] vividly detailed scenes and well-developed characters." -Boston Herald From the Trade Paperback edition., Praise for Alaska "Few will escape the allure of the land and people [Michener] describes. . . . Alaska takes the reader on a journey through one of the bleakest, richest, most foreboding, and highly inviting territories in our Republic, if not the world. . . . The characters that Michener creates are bigger than life." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "Always the master of exhaustive historical research, Michener tracks the settling of Alaska [in] vividly detailed scenes and well-developed characters." -- Boston Herald "Michener is still, sentence for sentence, writing's fastest attention grabber." -- The New York Times From the Trade Paperback edition., "Mr. Michener is still, sentence for sentence, writing's fastest attention grabber." - The New York Times "Always the master of exhaustive historical research, Michener tracks the settling of Alaska [in] vividly detailed scenes and well-developed characters." -Boston Herald
Dewey Decimal813.54
SynopsisMaster storyteller James Michener reveals Alaska in all its awesome, sweeping majesty. From the near-forgotten past, to the highly technological present, from self-defense to self-determination, 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. A stirring portrait of a human community living on the edge of the world, ALASKA claims a bold heritage of survival against all odds. "Michener has done a fine job....Few will escape the allure of the land and people he describes." LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK REVEIW
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- Nov 22, 2023
Haven't read it yet but all of his books I have read were totally worth reading and recommending.
I read some of James A. Michener's books years ago. With everything going on in the world right now and never knowing what might happen as far as water, electricity, and cell phone service I decided it was time to stock up on some good used paperback books and while looking for them on Ebay rediscovered this author's books. His stories about specific places especially have all the history of that particular place along, normally, with fictionalized generational family stories. I love his story telling ability because it keeps me from not wanting to put the book down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 04, 2019
Typical Michener (it’s a good thing)
I enjoy the facts and fiction used in Michener’s writing, so Alaska is no exception. He brings a new perspective to this story (from the point of view of a salmon, of all things) and does his usual storytelling by taking the reader through the history of Alaska from the mastodons to (relatively) present-day inhabitants. A great read if you have traveled to Alaska or are considering a trip!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 08, 2019
Great story, but the writing is too small.
A truly great story. This book was in good condition. But compressing all these words in a paperback, makes for very tiny letters, which are difficult to read. I recommend you find a hard copy of this book, which has bigger letters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 04, 2019
Awsome book
Great story, easy to read, wonderful accounting of early AlaskaVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 28, 2024
a fast history of Alaska
a great story based on factVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 01, 2020
GOOD BOOK
GOOD BOOK PERFECT CONDITIONVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
