New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394564324 . A Near Fine first printing of the first edition in Very Good dust-jacket with scratches to front, signed by author James Michener on page opposite half-title page; Major Norman Sharr, attached to the National Security Council, is told that he will shortly be called before a congressional committee. Through a tense, reflective weekend, the officer talks over the situation with his wife and a street-wise Washington lawyer - and begins to think back to the long line of Americans from whom he is descended (from the dust-jacket) ; 8vo; 176 pages; Signed by Author .

Synopsis

A short work for Michener, this book was written to examine how the Constitution has influenced the United States and its citizens over the years. He uses the Iran-Contra scandal and a single family as the focus from which to tell the story of everyday American citizens during the time of the Revolution, Constitution, Civil War, Women's Suffrage, and WII. This text includes a copy of the US Constitution as the final chapter.

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On Dec 21 2010, Jkgallinger said:

I haven't read this yet. I'm looking to buy one of Michener's first books about the migration of animals over the Iberian Pennisula to America and the beginnings of civilization.

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Bookseller: Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 23932
Title: Legacy - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Author: Michener, James
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
ISBN 10: 0394564324
ISBN 13: 9780394564326
Publisher: Random House
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1987
Keywords: Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, C2014VM0228S

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