Stewart Edward White

The Sign at Six (eBook, ePUB)

A Journey Through the Wild West: Adventure, Loyalty, and Clash of Cultures in Early 20th-Century America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Sign at Six,' is a masterful work of Western fiction that captures the spirit of the American frontier through its vivid depictions of the rugged landscape and the complex dynamics of its colorful characters. With a rich prose style that is both poetic and detailed, White creates a compelling narrative that takes readers on a journey through the wild and untamed territory of the West. The book is a classic example of early 20th-century Western literature, with themes of adventure, loyalty, and the clash of cultures playing a central role in the storytelling. Readers will be captivated by the vivid descriptions of the landscape and the immersive storytelling that brings the world of the West to life. Stewart Edward White, a renowned writer and conservationist, drew inspiration from his own experiences in the Western wilderness to craft 'The Sign at Six.' As an avid outdoorsman and observer of nature, White's deep love for the natural world shines through in his vivid descriptions of the Western landscape and the wildlife that inhabits it. His passion for conservation and preservation of the environment is evident in his writing, making 'The Sign at Six' a poignant reflection on the beauty and fragility of the American wilderness. I highly recommend 'The Sign at Six' to any reader who enjoys classic Western literature or is interested in exploring the beauty of the American frontier. White's masterful storytelling and deep connection to nature make this novel a timeless and engaging read that will transport readers to a bygone era of exploration and adventure.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 181
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066213701
• Artikelnr.: 58754946

Autorenporträt

Stewart Edward White (12 March 1873 - September 18, 1946) was an American writer, novelist, and spiritualist. He was a brother of noted mural painter Gilbert White. White's books were popular at a time when America was losing its vanishing wilderness. He was a keen observer of the beauties of nature and human nature, yet could render them in a plain-spoken style. Based on his own experience, whether writing camping journals or Westerns, he included pithy and fun details about cabin-building, canoeing, logging, gold-hunting, and guns and fishing and hunting. He also interviewed people who had been involved in the fur trade, the California Gold Rush and other pioneers which provided him with details that give his novels verisimilitude. He salted in humor and sympathy for colorful characters such as canny Indian guides and "greenhorn" campers who carried too much gear. White also illustrated some of his books with his own photographs, while some of his other books were illustrated by artists, such as the American Western painter Fernand Lungren for "The Mountains" and "Camp and Trail". Theodore Roosevelt wrote that White was "the best man with both pistol and rifle who ever shot" at Roosevelt's rifle range at Sagamore Hill.[2] The Long Rifle (1930), Folded Hills (1932), Ranchero (1933), and Stampede (1942) constitute The Saga of Andy Burnett, which follows a young Pennsylvania farm boy who escapes his overbearing step father by running away to the West with grandmother's blessing and "The Boone Gun", the original Kentucky rifle carried by Daniel Boone. He encounters mountain man Joe Crane, who becomes his mentor in the ways of survival in the wild. The remainder of the saga follows Andy as he moves west, ultimately settling in California, which is the setting of the last three books. The series incorporates actual events and characters from the time period in the narrative. The four stories were published as a posthumous volume, The Saga of Andy Burnett, in 1947, and were adapted into several episodes of The Wonderful World of Disney during 1957 and 1958, starring Jerome Courtland as Andy Burnett, and Jeff York (Mike Fink) as his friend and mentor Joe Crane. This series was in many ways a follow-up to Disney's much more successful Davy Crockett.