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Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

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An Epic Four-Century Chesapeake Bay Historical Saga of Native Tribes, English Settlers, and Eastern Shore Heritage

Spanning four centuries on Maryland's Eastern Shore, James A. Michener's monumental saga follows four interconnected family lineages—the Native American Susquehannocks, English Quaker settlers, African slaves, and wealthy landowning planters. Beginning in 1583, the narrative traces how political turmoil, religious freedom, piracy, and the American Revolution shape the Chesapeake Bay basin.

Through generations of agriculture, shipbuilding, waterfowling, and crab harvesting, the families navigate the moral dilemmas of slavery, the Civil War, and environmental conservation. Michener grounds the epic narrative in authentic Mid-Atlantic maritime history and regional ecology.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Master early American history with James A. Michener's meticulously researched Eastern Shore saga. Essential reading for fans of Edward Rutherfurd, Ken Follett, and historical family chronicles.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Random House

Pages: 

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 1978

ISBN: 9780394502021

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