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Title: Texas by James A. Michener ISBN: 0-449-21092-8 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 12 June, 1987 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.28 (25 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: One of Michener's best!
Comment: I have read most of Michener's work, and I rate Texas among the big three, not only in size but in quality. (The other two are Centennial and Chesapeake). I particularly like the way Michener presents the entire history of Texas, and yet focuses on the key aspects of change that make this region so interesting. We see how cotton, cattle, oil, barbed wire, football, etc have changed the very culture of the people of Texas. Each long chapter is another window from which we can see the evolution of the landscape and the people. We see the hearty characters that made Texas what it is today and examine the very heart of the issues which shape the modern day Texan. For all of this, it is a novel, with the sweeping epic qualities of Gone With the Wind or Michener's other great works. Don't let the size stop you. The novel is as big as the state itself, and worth every minute of the ride.
Rating: 4
Summary: A Compelling History of a Compelling State
Comment: Granted, this book is very long (the particular version I read exceeded 1,000 pages), but it is also very well written (what would you expect from Michener?) and fascinating.
It tells the history of Texas, including notable events like first exploration of that area by Cabeza de Vaca, the Texas Rebellion (the story of the Alamo is told) during which brave soldiers like Sam Houston fought the Mexican dictator Santa Anna, and the first discoveries of oil in that region.
This book will teach you some things about Texas. For instance: I, for one, did not know that for a brief period of time Texas was an independant nation recognized by, among others, the United States.
Don't confuse this for an impassive history lesson, because it is not. Michener makes it come alive with vivid characters and historical events.
Rating: 4
Summary: Not As Popular Today As Hawaii But Good
Comment: This book is among my favourites. I have read most or many of his books twice and always find them to be entertaining and educational. I keep a copy of Hawaii, Alaska, and Texas near at hand. This is a nice 1000 page historical novel that gives a very detailed picture of the evolution of the great state of Texas, now one of the most dynamic states in the USA.
Michener's books use a common plot formula that starts out by telling a story that in some way reflects and utilizes accurately the actual or known historical developments and time lines and people of a region. In the present case it is about a group of people that came up from Mexico to settle in what is now Texas. It progresses through the development of the region adding in settlers, farmers, outlaws, lawmen, business people, adding in more characters and phasing out as time moves forward up to current times.
When I decided to review this book I was not certain if people were still interested in buying this book but I was pleased to see that there is still interest at Amazon.com in buying and reading this great story but perhaps not quite as popular as some of his other works.
Good read and a good gift.
Jack in Toronto
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Title: Alaska by James A. Michener ISBN: 0449217264 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 29 May, 1989 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Mexico by James A. Michener ISBN: 0449221873 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 02 March, 1994 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Centennial by James A. Michener ISBN: 0449214192 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 12 February, 1987 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Chesapeake by James A. Michener ISBN: 0449211584 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 12 April, 1986 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Hawaii by James A. Michener ISBN: 0449213358 Publisher: Fawcett Books Pub. Date: 12 September, 1986 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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