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 … 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.
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener’s Hawaii.
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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James Michner what more can I say, anything he writes is fabulous.
One of James Michners best. I read it over and over.
As with most of Michners books this is a study and a history of a place and the people who crossed its paths and made it memorable. As always the people are real and the writing excellent!
Great read
Really should add some What did you like for Non-fiction. SG factual, well done, great research book etc.
I am reading this now and have learned a lot and have gotten some answers!
Read this back in High School for a history/english cross-over course and loved it. Had to grab the e-version.
Another terrific book by beloved author.
What can i say about a Michener book? You get history and great characters. They are stories to get lost in.