Description
Written to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, James A. Michenerโs magnificent saga of the West is an enthralling celebration of the frontier. Brimming with the glory of Americaโs past, the story of Coloradoโthe Centennial Stateโis manifested through its Lame Beaver, the Arapaho chieftain and warrior, and his Comanche and Pawnee enemies; Levi Zendt, fleeing with his child bride from the Amish country; the cowboy, Jim Lloyd, who falls in love with a wealthy and cultured Englishwoman, Charlotte Seccombe. In Centennial, trappers, traders, homesteaders, gold seekers, ranchers, and hunters are brought together in the dramatic conflicts that shape the destiny of the legendary Westโand the entire country.Praise for Centennial
โA hell of a book . . . While he fascinates and engrosses, Michener also educates.โ โ Los Angeles Times
โAn engrossing book . . . imaginative and intricate . . . teeming with people and giving a marvelous sense of the land.โ โ The Plain Dealer
โMichener is Americaโs best writer, and he proves it once again in Centennial . . . . If youโre a Michener fan, this book is a must. And if youโre not a Michener fan, Centennial will make you one.โ โ The Pittsburgh Press
โAn absorbing work . . . Michener is a superb storyteller.โ โ BusinessWeek ISBN:9780449214190
