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James A. Michener: Fiction

Novels by James A. Michener

Information about all of James A. Michener's novels is available below. You'll find a brief description of each book and link to its library catalog entry. Click the blue text to open the book's library catalog entry.

Alaska

Alaska by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1988
This novel traces the background of Alaska from prehistory, through the gold rush, and into World War II.

Caribbean

Caribbean by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1989
This novel explores the history of the Caribbean, telling of the arrival of Columbus, the days of the buccaneers, the rise of the Jamaican sugar plantations, and moves up to the problems of the present day.

The Covenant

The Covenant by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1980
From the pre-historic bushmen to British colonists, Michener traces the history of South Africa from its origins to the Second Boer War.

The Fires of Spring

The Fires of Spring by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1949
This coming of age tale follows orphan, David Harper, as he navigates life and love in America.

Legacy

Legacy by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1987
Legacy presents a fictionalized account of the Iran-contra scandal through the eyes of a conflicted US Lieutenant Colonel.

The Novel

The Novel by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1991
The Novel tells the story of a book, from its creation to publication, through the intersecting narratives of a writer, editor, reader, and critic.

Return to Paradise

Return to Paradise by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1950
Michener revisits the landscapes and characters of the Pacific Islands in this collection of short stories.

Space

Space by James A. Michener; Steve Berry (Introduction by)
Publication Date: 1982
The lives of scientists, astronauts, and politicians intertwine in this fictional account of the United States Space program.

The Bridges at Toko-Ri

The Bridges at Toko-Ri by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1953
This short novel chronicles the lives of young, American servicemen fighting in the Korean War.

Centennial

Centennial by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1974
Centennial, one of Michener's most critically acclaimed novels, tells the story of Colorado, the Centennial State, from its geologic origins up to the 1976 Bicentennial.

The Drifters

The Drifters by James A. Michener; Steve Berry (Introduction by)
Publication Date: 1971
The Drifters examines the lives of young travelers as they search for meaning in the post-Vietnam war era.

Hawaii

Hawaii by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1959
This historical novel spans centuries of Hawaiian history, exploring the myriad of influences that have shaped the people and landscapes of the state.

Mexico

Mexico by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1992
American journalist, Norman Clay, arrives in Mexico not only to report on a duel between two celebrated matadors but to learn more about his family's past.

Poland

Poland by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1983
Inspired by his travels in Poland, this Michener novel examines Polish history and culture from the 1200s up until the 1980s.

Selected Writings of James A. Michener

Selected Writings by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1978
Selections from Michener's novels, stories, and essays about Asian history and culture.

Tales of the South Pacific

Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1948
Pulitzer Prize winning collection of short stories about the men and women who served in the South Pacific during World War II.

Caravans

Caravans by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1963
Framed through the eyes of an American woman married to an Afghan engineer, this novel explores the cultural shifts in post World War II Afghanistan.

Chesapeake

Chesapeake by James A. Michener; Steve Berry (Introduction by)
Publication Date: 2003-09-09
This novel recounts the history of a Maryland coastal community in Michener's trademark style.

The Eagle and the Raven

The Eagle and the Raven by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1990
This novella explores the parallel narratives of Texan Sam Houston and Mexican general Santa Anna as they intersect at the battle of San Jacinto

Journey

Journey by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1989
Journey, based on a chapter from Alaska, follows the trials and tribulations of a British mining expedition during he Klondike Gold Rush.

Miracle in Seville

Miracle in Seville by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1995
Told through the eyes of an American writer, Miracle in Seville explores bullfighting culture in Spain.

Recessional

Recessional by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1995
Recessional, Michener's final novel, presents the challenges faced by a doctor caring for an unusual patient in a Florida hospice facility.

The Source

The Source by James A. Michener
Publication Date: 1965
In The Source, Michener recounts the origins and rise of Judaism starting with early Hebrews and carrying the reader all the way through to the modern Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Texas

Texas by James A. Michener; Steve Berry (Introduction by)
Publication Date: 1985
In this book, which spans over 400 years, Michener chronicles the origins, history and culture of Texas.