James Oliver Curwood

Broschiertes Buch

The Alaskan

A Novel of the North

Beschreibung

A rugged pioneer, a headstrong woman, and the untamed wilderness of Alaska. In a land where survival is never guaranteed, both love and loyalty are put to the ultimate test. Can they withstand the harsh realities of the Alaskan frontier and uncover the secrets that bind them? Set in the vast and dangerous landscapes of Alaska, The Alaskan follows Alan Holt as he confronts powerful forces threatening both his land and the woman he comes to love. Filled with Curwood's signature descriptions of the wilderness, this story weaves adventure, romance, and the struggle between nature and ambition. Holt's journey embodies both the beauty and the peril of Alaska, capturing a love for the land as fierce as the spirit of its people. James Oliver "Jim" Curwood (1878-1927) was an American action-adventure writer and conservationist. His books ranked among Publisher's Weekly top-ten best sellers in the United States in the early 1920s. The Alaskan is set in northwoods country and follows the misadventures of the owner of a vast reindeer herd and the mysterious Mary Standish.

Autor

James Oliver "Jim" Curwood (June 12, 1878 - August 13, 1927) was an American action-adventure writer and conservationist. His books were often based on adventures set in the Yukon or Alaska and ranked among the top-ten best sellers in the United States in the early 1920s, according to Publishers Weekly. At least eighteen motion pictures have been based on or directly inspired by his novels and short stories; one was produced in three versions from 1919 to 1953. At the time of his death, Curwood was the highest paid (per word) author in the world.[1] Curwood was born in Owosso, Michigan, the youngest of four children.[2] Attending local schools, Curwood left high school before graduation. He passed the entrance exam to the University of Michigan and was allowed to enroll in the English department, where he studied journalism. After two years, Curwood quit college to become a reporter, moving to Detroit for work. In 1900, he sold his first story, while working for the Detroit News-Tribune. By 1909 he had saved enough money to travel to the Canadian northwest, a trip that inspired his wilderness adventure stories. Because his novels sold well, Curwood could afford to return to Owosso and live there. He traveled to the Yukon and Alaska for several months each year for more inspiration. He wrote more than thirty adventure books. By 1922, Curwood had become very wealthy from the success of his writing. He fulfilled a childhood fantasy by building Curwood Castle in Owosso. Constructed in the style of an 18th-century French chateau, the estate overlooked the Shiawassee River. In one of the homes' two large turrets, Curwood set up his writing studio. He also owned a camp in a remote area in Baraga County, Michigan, near the Huron Mountains, as well as a cabin in Roscommon, Michigan.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 475g
• ISBN-13: 9781479416547
• ISBN-10: 1479416541
• Artikelnr.: 43839070