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Caribbean

Rather than treating the Caribbean as a single destination, Michener uses the sweep of historical fiction to move among its islands and across centuries.

Historical fiction

Iberia

James A. Michener

Michener explores Spain through its landscapes, history and enduring customs.

Travel writing

Screen adaptation

Sayonara

James A. Michener

An American Air Force major falls for a Japanese woman, confronting the personal and cultural pressures that stand between affection and a shared future.

Literary fiction

The Covenant

James A. Michener

Generations of African, Afrikaans and English families struggle over land and power in a sweeping novel spanning South Africa's history.

Historical fiction

The Eagle and the Raven

James A. Michener

Sam Houston and Santa Anna anchor a historical encounter between Mexico and Texas that follows the struggles leading toward American annexation.

Literary fiction

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