Título: Chesapeake [Hardcover]: A Novel
Autor: James A. Michener
Sinopse: A novel concerned with the history of the Chesapeake Bay area, following the lives of fictional Indians and white settlers and their descendants. 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.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Chesapeake [Hardcover]: A Novel”, de James A. Michener, publicado pela editora Random House (NY), em 1978 e com 920 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Random House (NY)
Páginas: 920
Ano: 1978
Edição:
Linguagem: inglês
ISBN: 0394502027
ISBN13: 9780394502021
