Stewart Edward White

The Land of Footprints (eBook, ePUB)

African Adventures: Tales of Exploration, Wildlife Encounters, and Colonial Era Journeys

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Land of Footprints," Stewart Edward White invites readers into the captivating wilderness of the American West, blending vivid narrative with striking, impressionistic descriptions of nature. This fascinating work, distinguished by its blend of adventure and philosophical reflection, serves as a travelogue chronicling White's explorations in California'Äôs Sierra Nevada and the haunting beauty of the region's landscape. Rich in ecological observations and psychological insight, the text navigates the intricate relationships between nature, humanity, and the profound sense of place that underscores the human experience within the untouched, wild terrain. Stewart Edward White, an early 20th-century American novelist and adventurer, drew upon his personal experiences in the rugged landscapes he traversed. His profound appreciation for nature, fostered during his numerous expeditions, informs the anecdotes and reflections within this book. White's writing, influenced by his relationships with indigenous cultures and a deep understanding of the natural world, provides a unique lens through which readers can converse with untamed America while contemplating the philosophical questions of existence and survival. Recommended for lovers of nature writing and adventure narratives, "The Land of Footprints" not only captures the splendor of the American wilderness but also reflects on the inner journey encountered during one'Äôs exploration. White's eloquent prose and rich imagery will resonate with those who seek to understand the profound connections between man and nature, making this work a timeless treasure for both scholars and casual readers alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066228347
• Artikelnr.: 58928988

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.