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Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesa. Idylle au texas une promesse eternelle diana palmer. Michener, 1096 pages, book is very good plus, blue cloth with a light overall wear, read more. Michener this study guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of texas. Although micheners texas relies on fictions characters to describe the making of the state of texas, it allows the reader to undestand why texas has developed to the level and standing it has within the usa. Micheners monumental saga chronicles the epic history of texas, from its spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors to its current reputation as one. James michener books on tx novels, best, literature, author. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Micheners alter ego, barlow is an outside scholar, returning to texas from a position in colorado. Michener and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. She also works as a municipal lobbyist, and has worked in the texas legislature and lobbied at the capitol. Patrick street toronto, ontario canada m5t 1v4 phone. His tales of the south pacific won the pulitzer prize in 1947. Michener grapples earnestly with the texas character in a way that texas s own writers often dont.
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