Major Novels:
* Tales of the South Pacific (1947): Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that served as the basis for the musical *South Pacific*.
* The Fires of Spring (1949): A novel about a group of young people in Pennsylvania during World War I.
* The Bridges at Toko-ri (1953): A novel about the Korean War, later adapted into a film.
* Sayonara (1954): A novel about an American pilot stationed in Japan after the war, later adapted into a film starring Marlon Brando.
* The Covenant (1955): A sweeping novel about a group of families who settle in Pennsylvania and follow their lives through generations.
* Hawaii (1959): A historical epic tracing the history of the Hawaiian Islands.
* The Source (1965): A novel about the origins of Christianity and Judaism in the ancient Middle East.
* Chesapeake (1978): A historical novel about the Chesapeake Bay region from colonial times to the present.
* Texas (1985): A sweeping novel about the history of Texas.
* Caribbean (1989): A novel exploring the history and culture of the Caribbean islands.
* Alaska (1997): A novel about the history of Alaska.
Other Notable Works:
* The Drifters (1954): A non-fiction book about American sailors during the Great Depression.
* The Kentucky Derby (1959): A non-fiction book about the history of the Kentucky Derby.
* Centennial (1974): A historical novel about the settling of Colorado.
* The Eagle and the Raven (1987): A novel about the Vikings in Iceland.
* Journey (1991): A novel about a group of people on a cruise ship.
Michener's works often feature detailed historical research and intricate plots that weave together the lives of diverse characters. He was known for his vivid descriptions and his ability to bring the past to life.