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James Michener, Texas. 1985 First Edition Hardcover Book in Dust Jacket. Fine!

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Item specifics

Condition
Very good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ...
Book Series
Historical
Original Language
English
Item Length
6.5 in
Vintage
Yes
Personalize
No
Item Height
9.5 in
Personalized
No
Features
Dust Jacket
Item Width
2.25 in
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
Intended Audience
Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
Type
Novel
Literary Movement
Contemporary
Era
1980s
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780394541549
Publication Year
1985
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Book Title
Texas
Illustrator
Yes
Author
James A. Michener
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Genre
Fiction
Topic
General, Historical
Item Weight
55.8 Oz
Number of Pages
Xviii, 1096 Pages

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Product Information

"A book about oil and water, rangers and outlaws, Anglos and Hispanics, frontier and settlement, money and power...James Michener is something rare and valuable: an honorable craftsman doing honorable work....He manages to make history vivid and palatable to the reader." THE BOSTON GLOBE Texas. A land of sprawling diversity and unparalleled richness; a dazzling chapter in the history of our nation, a place like no other on earth. Through the remarkable lives of four families, this epic saga spans four centuries and two continents and charts the dramatic formation of several great dynasties from the age of the conquistadors to the present day. A richly compelling novel of a proud people eager to meet the challenge of the land, TEXAS is James Michener's most magnificent achievement.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0394541545
ISBN-13
9780394541549
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1552879

Product Key Features

Book Title
Texas
Author
James A. Michener
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
General, Historical
Publication Year
1985
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
Xviii, 1096 Pages

Dimensions

Item Weight
55.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ps3525.I19t48 1985
Reviews
"Fascinating." -Time "A book about oil and water, rangers and outlaws, frontier and settlement, money and power . . . James Michener is something rare and valuable: an honorable craftsman doing honorable work. . . . He manages to make history vivid." -The Boston Globe "A sweeping panorama of regional history done in the form of a novel."-The Washington Post Book World From the Trade Paperback edition.
Copyright Date
1985
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
85-008248
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Dewey Edition
21

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  • Top favourable review

    great historical narative adventure

    I love history. Book brings out what the characters think and lifestyle

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • Great book in great shape!

    The novel Texas was sent to me in great shape and quickly! I am reading it again after a many years. Thank you!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: antiqueflowerpot2011

  • Texas, a novelist history of Texas

    James Michener is/was a fine writer and this book is one of his best. There is a portion of the book that deals with illegal immigration and the problems could have been written about TODAY!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

  • Awesome

    My 9 year old daughter wants to learn Texas history.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: flightdeckcafe

  • satisfied

    Read it many years ago, loved it and bought this copy for a young friend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books