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The World Is My Home
A Memoir
by James A. Michener
ISBN: 0449003809
ISBN-13: 9780449003800
Format: Paperback
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Summary
James A. Michener writes about his early years as a foundling adopted by a Pennsylvania woman, his coming of age as a writer, and his extensive travels in all parts of the world.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published date: 1998
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 1 pounds
Pages: 519
Publisher's Notes
JAMES MICHENER was "a Renaissance man, adventurous, inquisitive, energetic, unpretentious and unassuming, with an encyclopedic mind and a generous heart."* Now, one of America's most beloved novelists gives us the story of his own remarkable life . . . .(*The New York Times Book Review)
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World Is My Home
Michener, James A
Ballantine Books. PAPERBACK. 0449003809 wear on dust jacket . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Heroic Image (United States)
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The World Is My Home: A Memoir
Michener, James A
New York: Fawcett Columbine , 1998. Soft Cover. Very Good. Blue cover. Owner's name and date inside. Black & white photos. ( more information) Offered by The Book Stop (United States)
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World Is My Home by Michener, James A
James A. Michener
Ballantine Books, 1998-05-12. Paperback. Like New. Excellent condition. Appears unread. No marks/underlines/highlights. Pages are clean and tight. Light crease on corner of front cover. Satisfaction guaranteed! Shipping within 24 hours! ( more information) Offered by XYZBOOK (United States)
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