Alaska - Softcover

James A. Michener

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0552134066 ISBN 13: 9780552134064

Publisher: Corgi Books, Transworld Publis, 1989

Synopsis

Ranging from pre-history to the present day, this is a classic Michener novel, huge in scope, as vast as the land he so richly describes---a panoramic novel that is pure gold. (from backcover)

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Following the tradition that he has made his own in blockbuster bestsellers as Hawaii, Centennial, Chesapeake and Texas James A. Michener now gives us Alaska: the story of America's last great frontier land. We hear about the first humans to settle in this land of vast beauty and danger...about the explorers and whalers who "discovered" Alaska in the 18th century...about the explosive gold rush of the 1890s. And as we follow the fortunes of two families drawn to the territory seeking gold, the tumultuous events of the 20th century unfold.

Past and present, history and fiction, come together in this extraordinary epic story of sacrifice and courage, betrayal and devotion, challenge and exhilaration.

Peter Graves starred in the TV series "Mission: Impossible." His film work includes Stalag 17 and Airplane! He is currently the host-narrator of the PBS series "Discover: The World of Science"

From the Back Cover:

“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

About this edition

• Publisher: Corgi Books, Transworld Publis
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0552134066
• ISBN 13: 9780552134064
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1274