The story-line, like much of Michener's work, depicts a number of characters within family groups over a long time period, richly illustrating the history of the area through … Meer weergeven

Most of the events of the novel take place on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and, more specifically, on and around the Choptank River. … Meer weergeven

The book is divided into 14 separate chapters with two sections each. The first part provides a key date and describes the background … Meer weergeven

The novel has a number of central themes, such as religion, slavery, poverty, and industry, each personified by a particular … Meer weergeven