Stewart Edward White

The Mountains (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Wild Beauty of American Mountains

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Mountains," Stewart Edward White immerses readers in the breathtaking beauty of the American wilderness, specifically the Sierra Nevada region. Through vivid prose, White captures the grandeur of towering peaks, lush forests, and the intricate interplay of nature and human experience. The narrative is steeped in a romanticism reflective of early 20th-century American literature, embodying themes of exploration and communion with nature, while employing a style that balances poetic description with a gripping adventure. White's engaging storytelling invites readers into a world where the majesty of the mountains becomes a powerful character in its own right, juxtaposing human suffering, triumph, and the call of the wild. Stewart Edward White was a prominent American author and early advocate for nature conservation. His deep affinity for the outdoors and firsthand experiences in the American West profoundly influenced his writing. White'Äôs extensive travels and explorations equipped him with a rich understanding of the mountains, fostering an appreciation for the natural world that resonates throughout his work. His keen observations and reflections on both human struggles and the serene backdrop of nature reveal the author's personal quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. For readers seeking an evocative exploration of the interplay between humanity and nature, "The Mountains" is an essential addition to the literary canon. White'Äôs captivating imagery and soulful reflections on the wilderness not only elevate the story but also urge readers to consider their own relationship with the environment. This book is highly recommended for enthusiasts of American literature, nature writing, and anyone yearning to reconnect with the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 131
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664607218
• Artikelnr.: 58500625

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.