Skip to Main Content (Press Enter)
Chesapeake by James A. Michener
Add Chesapeake to bookshelf
Add to Bookshelf

Chesapeake

A Novel

A Novel

A Novel

By James A. Michener
Introduction by Steve Berry

By James A. Michener
Introduction by Steve Berry

By James A. Michener
Introduction by Steve Berry

By James A. Michener
Introduction by Steve Berry

By James A. Michener
Read by Larry McKeever

By James A. Michener
Read by Larry McKeever

Best Seller
Paperback $21.00

Sep 09, 2003 | ISBN 9780812970432

Ebook $9.99

Dec 17, 2013 | ISBN 9780812986280

Audiobook Download $35.00

Aug 04, 2015 | 3038 Minutes

All Formats
+
    Chesapeake by James A. Michener
    Audiobook Download
    Aug 04, 2015 | ISBN 9781101922293 | 3038 Minutes

    Buy from Other Retailers:

    See All Formats (2) +
    • $21.00

      Sep 09, 2003 | ISBN 9780812970432

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    • Dec 17, 2013 | ISBN 9780812986280

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    • Aug 04, 2015 | ISBN 9781101922293

      3038 Minutes

      Buy from Other Retailers:

    Buy the Audiobook Download:

    About Chesapeake

    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.
     
    Praise for Chesapeake
     
    “Another of James Michener’s great mines of narrative, character and lore.”—The Wall Street Journal
     
    “[A] marvelous panorama of history seen in the lives of symbolic people of the ages . . . an emotionally and intellectually appealing book.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
     
    “Michener’s most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
     
    “Magnificently written . . . one of those rare novels that are enthusiastically passed from friend to friend.”—Associated Press

    About Chesapeake

    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.

    BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener’s Hawaii.
     
    Praise for Chesapeake
     
    “Another of James Michener’s great mines of narrative, character and lore.”—The Wall Street Journal
     
    “[A] marvelous panorama of history seen in the lives of symbolic people of the ages . . . An emotionally and intellectually appealing book.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
     
    “Michener’s most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
     
    “Magnificently written . . . one of those rare novels that is enthusiastically passed from friend to friend.”—Associated Press

    About Chesapeake

    The central scene of Michener’s historical novel is that section of Maryland’s Eastern shore, hardly more than 10 miles square. To this point come the founders of families that will dominate the story.

    Read An Excerpt

    Listen to a sample from Chesapeake

    Also by James A. Michener

    Legacy
    Rascals in Paradise
    The Watermen
    Report of the County Chairman
    Presidential Lottery
    See all books by James A. Michener

    Also by James A. Michener

    Legacy
    Rascals in Paradise
    The Watermen
    Report of the County Chairman
    Presidential Lottery
    See all books by James A. Michener

    Also by James A. Michener

    Legacy
    Rascals in Paradise
    The Watermen
    Report of the County Chairman
    Presidential Lottery
    See all books by James A. Michener

    About James A. Michener

    James A. Michener was one of the world’s most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning Tales of the South Pacific, the bestselling novels The Source, Hawaii, Alaska, Chesapeake, Centennial,… More about James A. Michener

    About James A. Michener

    James A. Michener was one of the world’s most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning Tales of the South Pacific, the bestselling novels The Source, Hawaii, Alaska, Chesapeake, Centennial,… More about James A. Michener

    About James A. Michener

    James A. Michener was one of the world’s most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning Tales of the South Pacific, the bestselling novels The Source, Hawaii, Alaska, Chesapeake, Centennial,… More about James A. Michener

    Product Details

    Category: Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $21.00
    Published by Dial Press Trade Paperback
    Sep 09, 2003 | 1024 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9780812970432

    Category: Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by The Dial Press
    Dec 17, 2013 | 1024 Pages | ISBN 9780812986280

    Category: Historical Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $35.00
    Published by Random House Audio
    Aug 04, 2015 | 3038 Minutes | ISBN 9781101922293

    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

    Praise

    “Another of James Michener’s great mines of narrative, character and lore.”—The Wall Street Journal
     
    “[A] marvelous panorama of history seen in the lives of symbolic people of the ages . . . an emotionally and intellectually appealing book.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
     
    “Michener’s most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
     
    “Magnificently written . . . one of those rare novels that are enthusiastically passed from friend to friend.”—Associated Press

    Looking for More Great Reads?
    21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read
    Back to Top

    Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network

    Raise kids who love to read

    Raise kids who love to read

    Today's Top Books

    Want to know what people are actually reading right now?

     An online magazine for today’s home cook

    An online magazine for today’s home cook