Texas: A Novel
 

Texas: A Novel

by James A. Michener

In this magnificent historical novel, James A. Michener masterfully combines fact and fiction to present America’s richest, most expansive and diversified state. Spanning four and a half centuries, this monumental saga charts the epic history of Texas, from its Spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors, to its modern-day American character, shaped by oil and industry. A stunning... (read more)

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Meaghan B
  • Rated 4 stars

Very good! I really enjoy following the stories of people/families before they even thought of moving to Texas.

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Tom K
  • Rated 1 stars

This was a raging disappointment. Michener's novels generally have great scope and I was hoping for something majestic with this novel. To my way of thinking, he managed to turn the grandeur of Texas into a trite and cliched episodic tale intermixed with a boring framing arc. What a bummer.

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