Stewart Edward White

The Riverman (eBook, ePUB)

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

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Riverman," Stewart Edward White masterfully weaves a tale that embodies the spirit of early 20th-century American adventure literature. Set against the stunning backdrop of the natural beauty of the rivers and forests of the American West, this work captures the life of a trapper as he navigates the complexities of wildlife and human nature. White's vivid prose and immersive storytelling draw readers into a world where the rugged individualism of frontier life clashes with changing societal norms, providing a rich exploration of themes such as survival, solitude, and the profound relationship between man and nature. Stewart Edward White was a prominent American author and early advocate for the environmental movement, which profoundly influenced his writing. His experiences as a passionate outdoorsman and profound observer of nature imbued his narratives with authenticity. White'Äôs previous works often reflected his fascination with the natural world, and "The Riverman" stands as a culmination of his lifelong appreciation for the wilderness, allowing readers to witness his keen insights into both the physical and spiritual elements of humankind'Äôs relationship with the environment. This book is highly recommended for readers who appreciate evocative narratives and rich, detailed settings. "The Riverman" is not merely a tale of adventure; it is an exploration of the essence of existence in the face of nature'Äôs daunting majesty. White'Äôs keen observations resonate through the ages, making this work a must-read for those who wish to understand the interplay of humanity and the wild.

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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.