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James A. Michener's Centennial: The Yellow Apron
Centennial “The Yellow Apron”
By: James A. Michener

The Yellow Apron takes place from 1795-1830, and takes place in the west. Its about a Frenchman named Pasquinel who trades for a living. No one knows where he came from but they do know that he is very good at trading with the Indians. While trading he meets many new people, he also meets his new partner Mckeg and both his wives Lise and Clay Basket. He and his new partner face many obstacles on their journeys but always return home with many beaver pelts which made them very wealthy. Pasquinel and Mckeg’s friendship took a pause when Mckeg was attacked by one of Pasquinels sons. In the end Mckeg and Clay Basket finally get to be together. Pasquinel is the main character in the chapter.
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