Stewart Edward White

The Riverman (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Wilderness Exploration and Human Resilience in America's Wild West

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Stewart Edward White's 'The Riverman' is a captivating exploration of the wilderness and the people who inhabit it. Written in a descriptive and lyrical style, the book transports readers to the rugged beauty of the American West, where the protagonist, a seasoned river guide, navigates both the treacherous waters and the complex relationships with his fellow travelers. White's vivid portrayal of nature and keen understanding of human nature make 'The Riverman' a classic of American literature, exemplifying the themes of adventure, survival, and the struggle for self-discovery. With its rich imagery and deep character development, the book stands out as a masterpiece of the early 20th century literary canon. Stewart Edward White, a renowned writer and outdoorsman, draws on his own experiences in the wilderness to craft a compelling narrative that resonates with readers to this day. His firsthand knowledge of the natural world and his passion for storytelling shine through in every page of 'The Riverman'. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in immersive storytelling, wilderness exploration, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 319
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664616760
• Artikelnr.: 58500389

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.