Chesapeake A Novel
Chesapeake A Novel by James A. Michener is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on September 9, 2003. This extensive work spans 1,024 pages and is presented in English. The novel chronicles a four-hundred-year saga of America’s Eastern Shore, beginning with the early 1600s and following the journey of young Edmund Steed as he escapes religious persecution in England. Through his experiences and the establishment of a dynasty in the New World, Michener explores the intertwining stories of family and national heritage.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical narratives that include encounters with Quakers, pirates, planters, slaves, abolitionists, and politicians, all contributing to the broader narrative of American history. The book delves into themes of freedom and the diverse experiences that shaped the Eastern Shore, offering insights into the lives of various characters across generations. Chesapeake presents a detailed exploration of the region’s past, making it a significant addition to the genre of historical fiction and sagas.
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In this classic novel, James A. Michener brings his grand epic tradition to bear on the four-hundred-year saga of America’s Eastern Shore, from its Native American roots to the modern age. In the early 1600s, young Edmund Steed is desperate to escape religious persecution in England. After joining Captain John Smith on a harrowing journey across the Atlantic, Steed makes a life for himself in the New World, establishing a remarkable dynasty that parallels the emergence of America. Through the extraordinary tale of one man’s dream, Michener tells intertwining stories of family and national heritage, introducing us along the way to Quakers, pirates, planters, slaves, abolitionists, and notorious politicians, all making their way through American history in the common pursuit of freedom.
Praise for Chesapeake
“Another of James Michener’s great mines of narrative, character and lore.”—The Wall Street Journal
“[A] marvelous panorama of history seen in the lives of symbolic people of the ages . . . an emotionally and intellectually appealing book.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Michener’s most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Magnificently written . . . one of those rare novels that are enthusiastically passed from friend to friend.”—Associated Press
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