Because Michener's novels include such a variety of information, it may seem that he uses an army of researchers to help him. But Michener, with degrees in English, philosophy, and history, is his own best research assistant. Since 1972, his editorial assistant John Kings has read and commented on Michener's works before they are sent to the publisher. In Alaska, Michener uses techniques he has perfected in his previous novels. After a geological description of the Alaskan terrain, Michener depicts.....
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