Stewart Edward White

Stewart Edward White was an American author born on March 12, 1873, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was the son of a lumberman and grew up in the forests of Michigan. White was educated at the University of Michigan, where he earned a degree in forestry. After graduation, White worked as a lumberjack, surveyor, and forest ranger in the Pacific Northwest. He later moved to California, where he worked as a fruit farmer and rancher. It was during this time that he began writing. White's first book, The Blazed Trail, was published in 1902. It was a novel about the lumber industry and the men who worked in it. The book was a success and established White as a writer. White went on to write over 40 books, including fiction, non-fiction, and travelogues. His most famous works include The Mountains, The Forest, The River, and The Camp. These books were based on his experiences in the wilderness and his love of nature. White was also a member of the Bohemian Club, a private club for artists and writers in San Francisco.