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Chesapeake
Chesapeake
Author: James A. Michener
"Michener's most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope." — THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER — "Brilliantly written." — ASSOCIATED PRESS — Once again James A. Michener brings history to life with this 400-year saga of America's great bay and its Eastern Shore. Following Edmund Steed and his remarkable family, who parallel the settling and forming of ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780449211588
ISBN-10: 0449211584
Publication Date: 4/12/1986
Pages: 1,024
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  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 49 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Each of his books is a saga that is sooo worth your time. Living here on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake, he really maintains the flavor of this colorful area, with all of its characters and hardworking, ordinary citizens. As rewarding as his ALASKA, POLAND, AND HAWAII. Don't miss it!
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Another fine book by a great author. the normal epic history in this case the Chesapeake Bay region.
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Mr. Michener writes another great book with such extensive research. It makes you want to visit the area which he covers with such thoroughness.


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