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by James A. Michener

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How do I read this?
Cathy Start at the beginning and finish at the end. Michener, provides a LOT of back story. During my first book of his, I wondered what it had to do with t…moreStart at the beginning and finish at the end. Michener, provides a LOT of back story. During my first book of his, I wondered what it had to do with the story, I was a bit impatient and just wanted him to get on with it. But I've grown to enjoy his style of writing and let it take me further into his stories.(less)
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There is A LOT of backstory in this book. I am listening to it on audible and so far it is like listening to a documentary. When does the real story start? Or is this how the whole book is? Right now, I am at the part where it is talking about Native American tribes.
Cathy Just like you're doing, start at the beginning and read to the end. The author is known for his historical novels. I can't imagine all the research re…moreJust like you're doing, start at the beginning and read to the end. The author is known for his historical novels. I can't imagine all the research required for each. Personally, I enjoy every minute of them. But with the first one, I too was waiting for the book to start, but now, I enjoy the history lessons.(less)
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Does it go into detail about the killing of animals via trapping, shooting, etc.?
Andy Wiesendanger Define "detail". Certainly buffalo and beaver are big part of the story, and their eradication. The buffalo were more prominent. …moreDefine "detail". Certainly buffalo and beaver are big part of the story, and their eradication. The buffalo were more prominent. (less)
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Has anybody got an inkling when / if this novel will finally be turned into an ebook?
Roger For some reason, it was not available as an ebook for a couple of years, but whatever the problem was, it is now resolved, and you can get it on Kindl…moreFor some reason, it was not available as an ebook for a couple of years, but whatever the problem was, it is now resolved, and you can get it on Kindle again.(less)
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