Stewart Edward White

The Silent Places

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 268g
• ISBN-13: 9781016241830
• ISBN-10: 1016241836
• Artikelnr.: 66959437

Autorenporträt

Stewart Edward White (1873-1946) was a prolific American author best known for his adventure novels and nature writings that captured the early 20th-century pioneering spirit. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, White graduated from the University of Michigan before embarking on a writing career that would span more than 40 years and yield over 40 books. His narratives frequently highlighted the majesty and challenge of the American wilderness, with 'The Silent Places' published in 1904, exemplifying his capacity to interweave human drama with the subtleties of the natural world. A contemporary of Jack London, White's literary style blended realism with romanticism, often featuring rugged individualists as protagonists who embody the virtues and perils of untamed landscapes. His works not only entertained but also provided valuable insights into environmental conservation-a theme that was progressive for its time. White's contribution to American literature extends beyond fiction; he was also instrumental in the early development of the self-help genre, with books like 'The Unobstructed Universe' (1940). His portrayal of human endurance against the elements remains a cornerstone of his enduring literary legacy.