Stewart Edward White

The Claim Jumpers (eBook, ePUB)

Greed, Betrayal, and Justice in the California Gold Rush Era

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Claim Jumpers', the author brings to life the rugged and lawless world of the California Gold Rush. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, White delves into the moral complexities of greed, betrayal, and justice in a frontier society. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, with a focus on character development and moral dilemmas that resonate with readers of all backgrounds. White's portrayal of the harsh realities of the Gold Rush era serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of unchecked ambition and the struggle for survival in a harsh environment. 'The Claim Jumpers' is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of a bygone era with depth and authenticity, making it a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the human condition.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 199
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066196998
• Artikelnr.: 58931135

Autorenporträt

Stewart Edward White was an American author, dramatist, and spiritualist who was born March 12, 1873, and died September 18, 1946. Known wall painter Gilbert White was his brother. His mother was Mary E. Danielell and his father was a lumberjack named Thomas Stewart White. White was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Grand Rapids High School and the University of Michigan with a B.A. in 1895 and an M.A. in 1903. In the years between 1900 and 1922, he wrote both fiction and non-fiction about travel and adventure, with a focus on natural history and life outside. He and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Grant White wrote many books starting in 1922. They said they got the ideas for the books from talking to ghosts. Besides that, they wrote about their trips in California. It was September 18, 1946, when White died in Hillsborough, California. He was 73 years old. People liked White's books at a time when America was losing its wild places. He was very aware of the beauty in both nature and people, and he could write about them in a simple way. Based on his own life, he wrote funny and clever things about building cabins, canoeing, logging, gold hunting, guns, fishing, hunting, and camping in both his camping diaries and Westerns.