Chesapeake is a novel written by James A. Michener. Released in 1978, it is a recounting of the history of the Chesapeake Bay.
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- Edmund Steed
- John Smith
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Publisher's summary[]
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.
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Voyage 1: 1583[]
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The River[]
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See Also[]
| Title | Author | Release date | Signifigance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | James A. Michener | 1988 | A novel written by the same author with similar themes |
| Mason & Dixon | Thomas Pynchon | 1997 | A long historical novel set in the wilderness of America |
| Hawaii | James A. Michener | 1959 | A novel written by the same author with similar themes |