James Oliver Curwood

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The Great Lakes

The Vessels That Plough Them, Their Owners, Their Sailors, And Their Cargoes (1909)

Beschreibung

""The Great Lakes: The Vessels That Plough Them, Their Owners, Their Sailors, And Their Cargoes"" is a non-fiction book written by James Oliver Curwood and originally published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive look at the history and operation of the Great Lakes shipping industry, including the types of vessels used, the owners and crews who operated them, and the various cargoes that were transported across the lakes. Curwood's writing style is engaging and informative, drawing on his own experiences as a journalist and author to provide a vivid and detailed picture of life on the Great Lakes. He covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of navigating the lakes, the dangers of storms and shipwrecks, the economics of the shipping industry, and the role of the Great Lakes in the broader context of American commerce and transportation.Throughout the book, Curwood also includes numerous anecdotes and stories about the people and events that shaped the Great Lakes shipping industry, from the early pioneers who first explored the lakes to the modern-day captains and crews who continue to ply their trade today. Overall, ""The Great Lakes"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Great Lakes region, as well as those interested in the broader history of American transportation and commerce.Together With A Brief History Of Our Inland Seas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 544g
• ISBN-13: 9781437322187
• ISBN-10: 1437322182
• Artikelnr.: 25858200