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

In "The Sign at Six," Stewart Edward White crafts an engaging narrative that intertwines adventure, suspense, and the intricate dynamics of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel delves into themes of loss, redemption, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. White employs a vivid and descriptive literary style, effortlessly guiding readers through the emotional landscapes and rugged terrains that shape the journey of its protagonist. The novel's context is reflective of a time when nature and civilization clashed, mirroring the internal conflicts faced by individuals seeking purpose in a rapidly changing world. Stewart Edward White, an accomplished author and outdoorsman, drew from his own experiences in writing this work. His passion for exploration and a deep appreciation for the natural world informed his storytelling, allowing him to authentically portray the struggles and triumphs of his characters. White's background as a pioneering travel writer instilled in him a desire to capture the essence of the American landscape, immersing readers in the richness and perils of their environment. I highly recommend "The Sign at Six" to readers who appreciate a compelling narrative filled with rich settings and complex characters. White's skillful prose offers not only an exhilarating adventure but also profound reflections on the human condition, making it a poignant addition to any literary collection.

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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.