James A. Michener
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James Albert Michener was an American writer. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in particular geographic locales and incorporating detailed history. Many of his works were bestsellers and were chosen by the Book of the Month Club.
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Michener's typewriter (James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania)
The creative team and star of South Pacific. Left to right: Joshua Logan, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Mary Martin, and Michener in 1949
Campaign poster from Michener's 1962 campaign for Congress
Michener in 1985
James Michener Museum in Doylestown, PennsylvaniaAwards 8
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James Albert Michener was an American writer. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations, set in particular geographic locales and incorporating detailed history. Many of his works were bestsellers and were chosen by the Book of the Month Club. He was also known for the meticulous research that went into his books.
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