One of the premier novelists of the twentieth century, James A. Michener captures a frenzied time when sane men and women risked their very lives in a forbidding Arctic land to win a dazzling and elusive prize: Yukon gold. In 1897, gold fever sweeps the world. The promise of untold riches lures thousands of dreamers from all walks of life on a perilous trek toward fortune, failure—or death. … Journey is an immersive account of the adventures of four English aristocrats and their Irish servant as they haul across cruel Canadian terrain toward the Klondike gold fields. Vivid and sweeping, featuring Michener’s probing insights into the follies and grandeur of the human spirit, this is the kind of novel only he could write.
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener’s Hawaii.
Praise for Journey
“Stunning . . . Michener at his best.”—Houston Chronicle
“Michener brings sharply into focus the hardships encountered by those who dreamed of striking it rich.”—Associated Press
“Michener has amassed a peerless reputation as the heralded dean of the historical tome. . . . Journey is a book that envelops the reader in an atmosphere of hazardous escapades.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Remarkable . . . superb literature.”—The Pittsburgh Press
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This is not the first book of Michener’s I’ve read, nor will it be the last. Journey is an amazing recount of the gold rush days with vivid details of the trials and heartache of those people foolish enough to struggle through sub-zero weather, ride on raging rivers, and climb heartless mountain ranges all for the taste of wealth. Luton is the …
Well written. I read Michener’s ‘Alaska’ years ago and enjoyed immensely. This added more detail about the Yukon/Klondike gold rush and what people had to overcome just to get to the gold fields.. Unbelievable adventure.
If Lord Luton hadn’t been so stubborn about avoiding American territory, there would not have been a tragedy to write about. In the Requiem section, it was revealed that he did learn a lesson after all but it was expensive in the lives lost. I must admit to skipping the poetry though.
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This was a quick read for a Michener book. Couldn’t put it down.
Good character development.
As usual Mitchner takes in a real journey. Journey is a great historical setting in Canada during the Klondike gold strike. The characters are believable and become real to you as you read. Journey takes you through a 2 year journey in the Canadian wilderness during severe winter weather with 5 men from London in search of the fold town of Dawson. …
Interesting book about the far north and those wh9 settled it.
Wow just another example of British arrogance.
I can’t say enough about any of Michener’s stories.. I enjoy history novels. I am especially fond of his blending of a fascinating story wrapped around the history of a land or people.
Not as good, in my opinion, as his other works. Perhaps because I’m close to the generation described. Well worth reading.
Enjoyed the historical perspective of this book, despite being annoyed by the main character.
It was a very long, slow moving story. The book was boring at times and I couldn’t wait to finish.
An interesting book to read. Very believable characters and a good bit of history thrown in.
I like James Mitchner’s writing style. This book did not fail to show off his incredible talent with the introduction of fictional stories characters that appear real. He does this by including real historical facts with his characters actions. I know other authors do this also but Mr. Mitchell was an absolute master at this technique. It’s …
Very good book.
Journey by Michener is one of my favorite books which I read years ago, and stoked my desire to visit Alaska more. The main character is a fascinating person, and the others are also well developed. Unlike many of Michener’s book, this one is not so long, since it was apparently to be part of the larger book “Alaska”.
I read this years ago, as with any of his books it is well worth it.
A chance meeting has repercussions decades later with international espionage
Will now delve into James Michener novels
Interesting especially the social prejudice of the time and how it lead to bad decisions