Standalone novel · 1978
Chesapeake
Four centuries of life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, through several families and the waters of Chesapeake Bay.
Spoiler-free summary written for The Recurring Cast.
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Book facts
- Author
- James A. Michener
- Series
- Standalone
- Published
- 1978
- Setting
- Set in Maryland's Eastern Shore
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Chesapeake
3 recurring or key characters from James A. Michener’s chart. Introduces The Steed family, The Paxmore family and The Turlock family.
Lead 3
- The Steed familyFirst appearanceCatholic planters of Maryland
- The Paxmore familyFirst appearanceQuaker shipbuilders
- The Turlock familyFirst appearanceMarsh-dwelling watermen