Centennial

A Novel

By: James A. Michener

Narrated by: Larry McKeever

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

Written to commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, James A. Michener’s magnificent saga of the West is an enthralling celebration of the frontier. Brimming with the glory of America’s past, the story of Colorado—the Centennial State—is manifested through its people: Lame Beaver, the Arapaho chieftain and warrior, and his Comanche and Pawnee enemies; Levi Zendt, fleeing with his child bride from the Amish country; the cowboy, Jim Lloyd, who falls in love with a wealthy and cultured Englishwoman, Charlotte Seccombe. In Centennial, trappers, traders, homesteaders, gold seekers, ranchers, and hunters are brought together in the dramatic conflicts that shape the destiny of the legendary West—and the entire country.

Praise for Centennial

“A hell of a book . . . While he fascinates and engrosses, Michener also educates.”—Los Angeles Times

“An engrossing book . . . imaginative and intricate . . . teeming with people and giving a marvelous sense of the land.”—The Plain Dealer

“Michener is America’s best writer, and he proves it once again in Centennial. . . . If you’re a Michener fan, this book is a must. And if you’re not a Michener fan, Centennial will make you one.”—The Pittsburgh Press

“An absorbing work . . . Michener is a superb storyteller.”—BusinessWeek

Critic reviews

“A hell of a book . . . While he fascinates and engrosses, Michener also educates.”—Los Angeles Times

“An engrossing book . . . imaginative and intricate . . . teeming with people and giving a marvelous sense of the land.”—The Plain Dealer

“Michener is America’s best writer, and he proves it once again in Centennial. . . . If you’re a Michener fan, this book is a must. And if you’re not a Michener fan, Centennial will make you one.”—The Pittsburgh Press

“An absorbing work . . . Michener is a superb storyteller.”—BusinessWeek

my new favorite book of all time

Exquisite balance of detail and scale. Both epic and intimate, with touching characters and enthralling circumstances. Absolutely superb.

A walk through History

Really enjoyed while driving through the Western states. Wonderful history of animals and people from beginning of time to present.

Takes you away,, Really makes you lost in time<br />

This book is long but absolutely no waste of time. James A.Mitvhener is time machine. I think you will gain much from this book.

A must listen too

One of the greatest writers of our times (or maybe I should say my time).

Upset

Would you try another book from James A. Michener and/or Larry McKeever?

I would like to have the entire book of Centennial. That is what I paid for . It stops during the Skimmerhorn Trail.

Has Centennial turned you off from other books in this genre?

This book has my total attention , just would love to have the entire book.

Would you be willing to try another one of Larry McKeever’s performances?

yes but again I would like to receive the entire book.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

If it were the entire book, I am sure I would love it.

Any additional comments?

Please can I get the entire book of Centennial?