James Oliver Curwood

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Thomas Jefferson Brown (eBook, ePUB)

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This early work by James Oliver Curwood was originally published in 1915 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. "Thomas Jefferson Brown" is a relatively short, tongue-in-cheek tale, where likeable Thomas is the focus of this wonderful story, which is filled with love, danger and reckless abandon. James Oliver 'Jim' Curwood was an American action-adventure writer and conservationist. He was born on 12th June, 1878, in Owosso, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Curwood sold his first story while working for the Detroit News-Tribune, and after this, his career in writing was made. By 1909 he had saved enough money to travel to the Canadian northwest, a trip that provided the inspiration for his wilderness adventure stories. The success of his novels afforded him the opportunity to return to the Yukon and Alaska for several months each year - allowing Curwood to write more than thirty such books. Curwood's adventure writing followed in the tradition of Jack London. Like London, Curwood set many of his works in the wilds of the Great Northwest and often used animals as lead characters (Kazan, Baree; Son of Kazan, The Grizzly King and Nomads of the North). Many of Curwood's adventure novels also feature romance as primary or secondary plot consideration. This approach gave his work broad commercial appeal and helped drive his appearance on several best-seller lists in the early 1920s. His most successful work was his 1920 novel, The River's End. The book sold more than 100,000 copies and was the fourth best-selling title of the year in the United States, according to Publisher's Weekly. He contributed to various literary and popular magazines throughout his career, and his bibliography includes more than 200 such articles, short stories and serializations. In 1927, while on a fishing trip in Florida, Curwood was bitten on the thigh by what was believed to have been a spider and he had an immediate allergic reaction. Health problems related to the bite escalated over the next few months as an infection set in. He died soon after in his nearby home on Williams Street, on 13th August 1927. He was aged just forty-nine, and was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery (Owosso), in a family plot. Curwood's legacy lives on however, and his home of Curwood Castle is now a museum.

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James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927) was an American writer and conservationist whose literary career blossomed in the early 20th century. Born in Owosso, Michigan, Curwood's love for the outdoors and adventure greatly influenced his writing. He initially pursued journalism and sold his first story in 1898. By 1908, his focus had shifted from journalism to fiction, leading to a prolific period where he penned numerous novels and stories, often set in the Canadian wilderness, a landscape that profoundly touched him on his travels and eventually inspired his most celebrated works. Curwood's writing blended action, romance, and his personal reverence for nature, exemplified by titles such as 'The Grizzly King' and 'Kazan, the Wolf Dog.' A notable piece from his oeuvre, 'Thomas Jefferson Brown' showcases Curwood's talent for characterization and his inclination for adventure tales. His literary style often featured rugged landscapes and emphasized the preservation of nature, highlighting the intrinsic bond between humans and the environment. Curwood's legacy extends beyond his novels as he was an early advocate for wildlife conservation, and his efforts contributed to the establishment of protected areas in Northern Michigan. Curwood Castle, his writing sanctuary in Owosso, stands today as a museum in his honor. Although less known than contemporaries like Jack London, Curwood's work remains an important fixture in the canon of American adventure and nature writing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 28
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juli 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473372283
• Artikelnr.: 44209822