Alaska by James A. Michener (1988, Hardcover)

What I liked about the book was the price, the condition, the location it was shipped from (probably 10 miles from my house) and the speed of shipping. I bought the book about Alaska for my parents who were just about to leave on an Alaskan vacation and cruise for their 50th wedding anniversary. My dad almost finished it before they left and really enjoyed it. They have now just returned from their trip and had a wonderful time (was it because of the book? I don't know but it surely added to their experience I'll bet).

No dislikes were noted. A+A+A+

Another of Michener's historical novels, Poland is the best and I would vote this as a close second. Well written and historically accurate. A must read for anyone planning on going to Alaska, best read on the long ride through Canada, or one the ferry to Southeat Alaska. Even Alaskans regard this book as " good " because it does not get carried away with the usual tall tales that are so common in most other books.
To understand Alaska one needs to know the history, the road to statehood, the creation of the Alaska Constitution ( which is one that gives priority to the people as owners of the state), the hardships endured by the first settlers, the Russian past, the conflicts between rural and urban Alaska, the history of the Native culture, and why some people love it and stay and some hate it and bail.

I purchased a first edition Michener book. My goal is to collect Michener's entire collection - first edition. I have read most of the Michener books and I look forward to retirement in a few years so I can read the rest. I also look forward to displaying my first edition collection. I enjoy reading Michener and I enjoy searching ebay for first edition books.

This is one of Michener's greats. He takes you from the begining of the earth through the Russian period, the like cycle of the salmon the life blood of the Inuits.He is a master writer of culture and lore of past peoples to present man.