Michener, James A. (James Albert) 1907-1997
Overview
| Works: | 1,326 works in 5,517 publications in 30 languages and 155,545 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Historical fiction History Criticism, interpretation, etc War stories Domestic fiction Western stories Biography Action and adventure fiction Drama |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Author of introduction, Bibliographic antecedent, Creator, Other, Contributor, Conceptor, Interviewee, Dedicatee, Compiler, wpr, Narrator, Composer, Speaker, Translator, Commentator |
| Classifications: | PS3525.I19, 813.54 |
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Most widely held works about
James A Michener
- The world is my home : a memoir by James A Michener( Book )
- James A. Michener by A. Grove Day( Book )
- James A. Michener by George Joseph Becker( Book )
- James A. Michener, a biography by John Phillip Hayes( Book )
- Pilgrimage : a memoir of Poland and Rome by James A Michener( Book )
- Six days in Havana by James A Michener( Book )
- South Pacific by Richard Rodgers( Visual )
- Report of the county chairman by James A Michener( Book )
- Literary reflections : Michener on Michener, Hemingway, Capote, & others by James A Michener( Book )
- My lost Mexico by James A Michener( Book )
- Michener : a writer's journey by Stephen J May( Book )
- James A. Michener's writer's handbook : explorations in writing and publishing by James A Michener( Book )
- James A. Michener : a critical companion by Marilyn S Severson( Book )
- Primitive ukiyo-e from the James A. Michener collection in the Honolulu Academy of Arts by Honolulu Academy of Arts( Book )
- Michener's South Pacific by Stephen J May( Book )
- The James A. Michener collection : twentieth century American painting by University of Texas at Austin( Book )
- Michener and me : a memoir by Herman Silverman( Book )
- James A. Michener : a checklist of his works, with a selected, annotated bibliography by F. X Roberts( Book )
- The world is my home : [a memoir] by James A Michener( Recording )
- Conversations with writers II( Book )
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Most widely held works by
James A Michener
Hawaii by
James A Michener(
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222 editions published between 1939 and 2014 in 17 languages and held by 5,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hawaii's prehistory and history appears through the eyes of its natives, missionaries and Asians who came to influence it
222 editions published between 1939 and 2014 in 17 languages and held by 5,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hawaii's prehistory and history appears through the eyes of its natives, missionaries and Asians who came to influence it
Poland by
James A Michener(
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140 editions published between 1983 and 2015 in 11 languages and held by 5,025 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel which follows three families from different stations in life from the horrendous battles in 13th century Poland through the glory of the Austrian Empire to the struggles in Poland today
140 editions published between 1983 and 2015 in 11 languages and held by 5,025 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel which follows three families from different stations in life from the horrendous battles in 13th century Poland through the glory of the Austrian Empire to the struggles in Poland today
The source : a novel by
James A Michener(
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200 editions published between 1965 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 4,860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An archaeological excavation of Tell Makor launches a journey into the history and culture of the Jews that includes the early Hebrews, the impact of Christianity, the Spanish Inquisition, and the modern Middle East conflict
200 editions published between 1965 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 4,860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An archaeological excavation of Tell Makor launches a journey into the history and culture of the Jews that includes the early Hebrews, the impact of Christianity, the Spanish Inquisition, and the modern Middle East conflict
Centennial by
James A Michener(
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136 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 4,856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Product Description: A stunning panorama of the West, CENTENNIAL is an enthralling celebration of our country, brimming with the glory and the greatness of the American past that only bestselling author James Michener could bring to stunning life. From the Native Americans, the migrating white men and women, the cowboys, and the foreigners, it is a story of trappers, traders, homesteaders, gold seekers, ranchers, and hunters--all caught up in the dramatic events and violent conflicts that shaped the destiny of our legendary West
136 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 4,856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Product Description: A stunning panorama of the West, CENTENNIAL is an enthralling celebration of our country, brimming with the glory and the greatness of the American past that only bestselling author James Michener could bring to stunning life. From the Native Americans, the migrating white men and women, the cowboys, and the foreigners, it is a story of trappers, traders, homesteaders, gold seekers, ranchers, and hunters--all caught up in the dramatic events and violent conflicts that shaped the destiny of our legendary West
Tales of the South Pacific by
James A Michener(
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183 editions published between 1946 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 4,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection of tales is set against the background of the South Pacific, the endless ocean, the coral specks called islands, the coconut palms, the reefs, the jungle and the full moon rising against the jungle. The tales are told by a young naval officer whose duties on an Admiral's staff take him up and down the islands
183 editions published between 1946 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 4,723 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection of tales is set against the background of the South Pacific, the endless ocean, the coral specks called islands, the coconut palms, the reefs, the jungle and the full moon rising against the jungle. The tales are told by a young naval officer whose duties on an Admiral's staff take him up and down the islands
Alaska by
James A Michener(
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91 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 4,635 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The high points in the story of Alaska since the American acquisition are brought vividly to life through more than 100 characters, real and fictional. Another told-from-the-beginning-of-time Michener saga, this one featuring Alaska. The book begins a billion years ago. Its first characters are the mastadon and the woolly mammoth, followed by such other settlers as the Eskimos, Athapaskans, and Russians. Vignettes of characters as varied as the Danish navigator Vitus Bering, who explored Alaska for Russia's Peter the Great, and Kendra Scott, the young Colorado teacher who taught the Eskimo children during the recent Prudhoe Bay oil boom, illustrate the colorful history of this vast and exploited land. Early on the book is vintage Michener, but the momentum encounters an Arctic chill midway. Final sections are trite, uneven, and overloaded with stereotypes. Too cumbersome to be called fiction, but Michener fans will demand it anyway
91 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 4,635 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The high points in the story of Alaska since the American acquisition are brought vividly to life through more than 100 characters, real and fictional. Another told-from-the-beginning-of-time Michener saga, this one featuring Alaska. The book begins a billion years ago. Its first characters are the mastadon and the woolly mammoth, followed by such other settlers as the Eskimos, Athapaskans, and Russians. Vignettes of characters as varied as the Danish navigator Vitus Bering, who explored Alaska for Russia's Peter the Great, and Kendra Scott, the young Colorado teacher who taught the Eskimo children during the recent Prudhoe Bay oil boom, illustrate the colorful history of this vast and exploited land. Early on the book is vintage Michener, but the momentum encounters an Arctic chill midway. Final sections are trite, uneven, and overloaded with stereotypes. Too cumbersome to be called fiction, but Michener fans will demand it anyway
Chesapeake by
James A Michener(
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79 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 4,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The four-hundred-year saga of America's Eastern Shore, from its Native American roots to the present. The central scene of Michener's historical novel is that section of Maryland's Eastern shore, hardly more than 10 miles square. To this point come the founders of families that will dominate the story. A panoramic narrative of human and animal life on Maryland's Eastern Shore focuses on a ten-square-mile area at the mouth of the Choptank River and the families that settle there, from 1583 to the present
79 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 4,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The four-hundred-year saga of America's Eastern Shore, from its Native American roots to the present. The central scene of Michener's historical novel is that section of Maryland's Eastern shore, hardly more than 10 miles square. To this point come the founders of families that will dominate the story. A panoramic narrative of human and animal life on Maryland's Eastern Shore focuses on a ten-square-mile area at the mouth of the Choptank River and the families that settle there, from 1583 to the present
Texas by
James A Michener(
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93 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 4,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Texas finds itself the site for many events from 1527 to the present, including the Battle of the Alamo. A richly compelling novel of a proud people eager to meet the marvelous challenge of the land, Texas is Michener's most magnificent achievement. This re-release of Michener's masterpiece ties in with the up-coming mini-series
93 editions published between 1985 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 4,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Texas finds itself the site for many events from 1527 to the present, including the Battle of the Alamo. A richly compelling novel of a proud people eager to meet the marvelous challenge of the land, Texas is Michener's most magnificent achievement. This re-release of Michener's masterpiece ties in with the up-coming mini-series
Mexico by
James A Michener(
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57 editions published between 1992 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 4,207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of an American journalist who travels to Mexico to report on the upcoming duel between two great matadors, but who is ultimately swept up in the dramatic story of his Mexican ancestors. From the brutality and brilliance of the ancients, to the iron fist of the invading Spaniards, to the modern-day Mexicans battling through dust and bloodshed to build a nation upon the ashes of revolution, James Michener weaves it all into an epic human story that ranks with the best of his beloved, bestselling novels
57 editions published between 1992 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 4,207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of an American journalist who travels to Mexico to report on the upcoming duel between two great matadors, but who is ultimately swept up in the dramatic story of his Mexican ancestors. From the brutality and brilliance of the ancients, to the iron fist of the invading Spaniards, to the modern-day Mexicans battling through dust and bloodshed to build a nation upon the ashes of revolution, James Michener weaves it all into an epic human story that ranks with the best of his beloved, bestselling novels
Space by
James A Michener(
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92 editions published between 1982 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 4,095 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Engineer Stanley Mott, astronomy student John Pope, naval hero Norman Grant, and rocket engineer Dieter Kolff serve as principals in the forty-year history of America's space program and share the complex drama with numerous others
92 editions published between 1982 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 4,095 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Engineer Stanley Mott, astronomy student John Pope, naval hero Norman Grant, and rocket engineer Dieter Kolff serve as principals in the forty-year history of America's space program and share the complex drama with numerous others
Journey by
James A Michener(
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81 editions published between 1981 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 4,035 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five men brave the frozen Canadian wilderness during the Klondike gold rush of 1897, risking everything to fulfill their dreams
81 editions published between 1981 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 4,035 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five men brave the frozen Canadian wilderness during the Klondike gold rush of 1897, risking everything to fulfill their dreams
Legacy by
James A Michener(
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64 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 4,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Major Norman Starr is about to appear before a congressional committee to publicly account for his covert actions, he recalls the heritage of his ancestors and the role they played in the true glory of America. Bestselling author James Michener has painted a timeless family portrait and an eloquent lesson in American history. "Michener is a master storyteller." MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
64 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 4,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As Major Norman Starr is about to appear before a congressional committee to publicly account for his covert actions, he recalls the heritage of his ancestors and the role they played in the true glory of America. Bestselling author James Michener has painted a timeless family portrait and an eloquent lesson in American history. "Michener is a master storyteller." MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
Caribbean by
James A Michener(
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73 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 3,926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional account of the history of the Caribbean area includes the racial, political, and economic struggles from the arrival of Columbus and Spanish control to present day problems
73 editions published between 1989 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 3,926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional account of the history of the Caribbean area includes the racial, political, and economic struggles from the arrival of Columbus and Spanish control to present day problems
The covenant by
James A Michener(
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104 editions published between 1980 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 3,768 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A historical novel covering over 15,000 years of history in South Africa and which focuses on three principal families who settled in the region throughout the centuries. The family of Nxumalo; the van Doorns, a Dutch family; and the Saltwoods of England
104 editions published between 1980 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 3,768 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A historical novel covering over 15,000 years of history in South Africa and which focuses on three principal families who settled in the region throughout the centuries. The family of Nxumalo; the van Doorns, a Dutch family; and the Saltwoods of England
The bridges at Toko-ri by
James A Michener(
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130 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 3,712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young and innocent, they came to a place they had barely heard of, prepared for war. They were American fighter pilots, assigned to bomb a group of heavily defended bridges during the Korean War. Trained but frightened, facing an enemy they couldn't understand, and waging a war they had to win
130 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 3,712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young and innocent, they came to a place they had barely heard of, prepared for war. They were American fighter pilots, assigned to bomb a group of heavily defended bridges during the Korean War. Trained but frightened, facing an enemy they couldn't understand, and waging a war they had to win
Iberia : Spanish travels and reflections by
James A Michener(
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72 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Since his first glimpse of it in 1932, Mr. Michener has returned to Spain many times, often for long visits, and his extensive travel and deep study there have given him abundantly the knowledge and insight on which to base this monumental book that he has for so long wanted to write
72 editions published between 1968 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 3,702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Since his first glimpse of it in 1932, Mr. Michener has returned to Spain many times, often for long visits, and his extensive travel and deep study there have given him abundantly the knowledge and insight on which to base this monumental book that he has for so long wanted to write
The drifters : a novel by
James A Michener(
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113 editions published between 1970 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 3,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight wanderers, spanning three generations, find themselves thrown together in the Spanish resort town of Torremolinos
113 editions published between 1970 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 3,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight wanderers, spanning three generations, find themselves thrown together in the Spanish resort town of Torremolinos
The novel by
James A Michener(
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52 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 3,187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Writer Lucas Yoder, editor Shirley Marmelstein, critic and would-be author Karl Streibert, and reader Jane Garland, who treasures the written word, play key roles in a study of the people who create, publish, critique, and enjoy books
52 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in 9 languages and held by 3,187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Writer Lucas Yoder, editor Shirley Marmelstein, critic and would-be author Karl Streibert, and reader Jane Garland, who treasures the written word, play key roles in a study of the people who create, publish, critique, and enjoy books
Caravans : a novel by
James A Michener(
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36 editions published between 1963 and 1986 in 3 languages and held by 2,911 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the years immediately following World War II, a young American woman, married and living in Afghanistan against her parents' wishes, suddenly and mysteriously disappears. Michener's magnificent novel combines historical fact with a gripping adventure of romance, danger, and intrigue as it follows the story of the military man who is assigned the task of finding and returning the young woman to her distraught family. Caravans captures the tension of the postwar period, the sweep of Afghanistan's remarkable history, the allure of the past, and the inescapable pull of the future.--From publisher description
36 editions published between 1963 and 1986 in 3 languages and held by 2,911 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the years immediately following World War II, a young American woman, married and living in Afghanistan against her parents' wishes, suddenly and mysteriously disappears. Michener's magnificent novel combines historical fact with a gripping adventure of romance, danger, and intrigue as it follows the story of the military man who is assigned the task of finding and returning the young woman to her distraught family. Caravans captures the tension of the postwar period, the sweep of Afghanistan's remarkable history, the allure of the past, and the inescapable pull of the future.--From publisher description
Sayonara by
James A Michener(
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202 editions published between 1000 and 2015 in 22 languages and held by 2,856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This tale of love and war set during the Korean War tells the story of Major Lloyd Gruver. The son of an army general stationed in Japan, dating a general's daughter, Gruver was happy with his life. He didn't understand the soldiers who fell in love with Japanese girls. Then he met Hana-ogi
202 editions published between 1000 and 2015 in 22 languages and held by 2,856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This tale of love and war set during the Korean War tells the story of Major Lloyd Gruver. The son of an army general stationed in Japan, dating a general's daughter, Gruver was happy with his life. He didn't understand the soldiers who fell in love with Japanese girls. Then he met Hana-ogi
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Related Identities
- Day, A. Grove (Arthur Grove) 1904-1994 Author
- Tremblay, Jean Paul Illustrator
- James H. Sutton Jr. and Sylvia Leal Carvajal Collection
- Houston, Sam 1793-1863
- Santa Anna, Antonio López de 1794?-1876
- Grobel, Lawrence Author Interviewer
- Herman Finkelstein Collection (Library of Congress)
- McKeever, Larry Narrator
- Severson, Marilyn S. Author
- Chaitin, Peter
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Afghanistan Africa, North Alaska Americans Archaeologists Authorship Bombing, Aerial Caribbean Area Civilization Colorado Excavations (Archaeology) Exploration of outer space Fighter pilots Gold mines and mining Hawaii Hawaiians Immigrants Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990) Israel Japan Jews Korea Korean War (1950-1953) Man-woman relationships Mexico Michener, James A.--(James Albert), Military operations, Aerial Missionaries New York (State)--New York Novelists Novelists, American Nurses Oceania Outer space Pennsylvania--Pennsylvania Dutch Country Poland Sailors Soldiers South Africa Spain Spain, Southern Texas Travel Travelers United States United States--Eastern Shore Voyages and travels War stories, American World War (1939-1945) Yukon--Klondike River Valley
Alternative Names
Iacobus A. Michener
James A. Michener
James A. Michener Amerikaans schrijver
James A. Michener écrivain américain
James A. Michener US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller
James Albert Michener
James Albert Michener scrittore statunitense
James Michener
Michener, James.
Michener, James 1907-1997
Michener, James A.
Michener, James A. 1907-1997
Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997
Michener James Albert
Michener, James Albert 1907-
Michener, James Albert 1907-1997
Michʻinŏ, Jeimsŭ
Michʻinŏ, Jeimsŭ 1907-1997
Миченер, Джеймс
Миченер, Джеймс 1907-1997
Миченер, Джеймс Элберт
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ג'יימס מיצ'נר
מיצ'נר, ג'יימס אלברט
מיצ'נר, ג'מס אלברט 1907-1997
جیمز ای میچنر افسر و نویسنده آمریکایی
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미치너, 제임스 A. 1907-1997
미치너, 제임즈 A. 1907-1997
ジェームズ・ミッチェナー
ミッチェナー, ジェイムズ・A
ミッチェナー, ジェームズ
ミッチェナー, ジェームズ・A
ミッチェナー, ジェームズ・エイ
ミッチナー, J. A.
詹姆斯·米奇纳
Languages
English
(1,465)
German (268)
Spanish (130)
French (118)
Italian (80)
Dutch (54)
Swedish (28)
Portuguese (23)
Polish (13)
Finnish (12)
Danish (11)
Chinese (10)
Japanese (6)
Hebrew (6)
Korean (6)
Norwegian (5)
Croatian (3)
Russian (3)
Vietnamese (2)
Indonesian (2)
Greek, Modern (2)
Romanian (2)
Turkish (2)
Slovenian (2)
Czech (1)
Multiple languages (1)
Hungarian (1)
Malay (1)
Catalan (1)
Sinhalese (1)
German (268)
Spanish (130)
French (118)
Italian (80)
Dutch (54)
Swedish (28)
Portuguese (23)
Polish (13)
Finnish (12)
Danish (11)
Chinese (10)
Japanese (6)
Hebrew (6)
Korean (6)
Norwegian (5)
Croatian (3)
Russian (3)
Vietnamese (2)
Indonesian (2)
Greek, Modern (2)
Romanian (2)
Turkish (2)
Slovenian (2)
Czech (1)
Multiple languages (1)
Hungarian (1)
Malay (1)
Catalan (1)
Sinhalese (1)
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