Centennial by James A. Michener
"Centennial" is a sweeping historical novel that traces the history of the plains of northeast Colorado from prehistoric times to the 1970s. The narrative intertwines the stories of the land's various inhabitants over the centuries, including Native Americans, French fur trappers, English nobles, American pioneers, and others. The novel explores themes of love, war, and the challenge of the frontier, all set against the backdrop of the American West's breathtaking landscapes.
The 4035th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 900-1100
- Words
- 292,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 74th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)