Centennial

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