The Fires Of Spring - Michener James A. - 1974

448 pages. Multiple copies of this title available. Covers have moderate creasing. Edges of covers have moderate wear. Spine has moderate reading creases. Pages are reasonably tanned. An intimate early novel from James A. Michener, now remembered as the beloved master of the historical epic, "The Fires of Spring "unfolds with the bittersweet drama of a boy's perilous journey into manhood. David Harper is an orphan, seemingly doomed to loneliness and poverty. As an adolescent con artist and petty thief, David spends his days grifting at an amusement park, the place where he first learns about women and the mysteries of love. Soon he discovers that his longing to embrace the world is stronger than the harsh realities that constrain him. Featuring autobiographical touches from Michener's own life story, "The Fires of Spring "is more than a novel: It's a rich slice of American life, brimming with wisdom, longing, and compassion. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0552084042. ISBN/EAN: 9780552084048. Inventory No: 14011171. By: Michener James A. Year: 1974 Visit our website to view thousands more products like this and order online at: