Mary Austin

The Land of Little Rain

Herausgeber: 1stworld Library

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Produktbeschreibung

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - I confess to a great liking for the Indian fashion of name-giving: every man known by that phrase which best expresses him to whoso names him. Thus he may be Mighty-Hunter, or Man-Afraid-of-a-Bear, accor-ding as he is called by friend or enemy, and Scar-Face to those who knew him by the eye's grasp only. No other fashion, I think, sets so well with the various natures that inhabit in us, and if you agree with me you will understand why so few names are written here as they appear in the geography. For if I love a lake known by the name of the man who discovered it, which endears itself by reason of the close-locked pines it nourishes about its borders, you may look in my account to find it so described. But if the Indians have been there before me, you shall have their name, which is always beautifully fit and does not originate in the poor human desire for perpetuity. Nevertheless there are certain peaks, cañons, and clear meadow spaces which are above all compassing of words, and have a certain fame as of the nobly great to whom we give no familiar names. Guided by these you may reach my country and find or not find, according as it lieth in you, much that is set down here. And more. The earth is no wanton to give up all her best to every comer, but keeps a sweet, separate intimacy for each.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: 1st World Library - Literary Society
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Oktober 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 321g
• ISBN-13: 9781421809793
• ISBN-10: 1421809796
• Artikelnr.: 21630553

Autorenporträt

Mary Austin, a pioneering American nature author and social activist, made huge contributions to literature in the early 20th century. One of her incredible works is "California: The Land of the Sun." This book is a testomony to Austin's deep connection with the herbal global and her ardour for the landscapes of California. In "California: The Land of the Sun," Austin eloquently captures the essence of the Golden State, portray shiny graphics of its numerous ecosystems, from deserts to mountains. Her prose reflects a profound appreciation for the unique vegetation and fauna that outline California's geography, showcasing her keen observational capabilities and environmental consciousness. Beyond its naturalistic recognition, the book additionally delves into the cultural and social factors of California, providing readers with a holistic knowledge of the country's character. Austin's writing transcends mere description; it will become a party of California's splendor, each in its landscapes and its cultural richness. Mary Austin's legacy lies no longer simplest in her literary achievements but also in her advocacy for Native American rights and environmental conservation.