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"From the Easy Chair Vol. 1" by George William Curtis is a collection of insightful essays and commentary that offer astute observations and cultural analysis. Curtis, known for his wit and editorial prowess, provides readers with a diverse range of opinion pieces that delve into literature, social commentary, and journalism. From the comfort of his metaphorical "Easy Chair," Curtis shares his reflections on various aspects of society and culture, offering thoughtful critique and commentary. Through his keen observations and insightful analysis, he provides readers with a deeper understanding of the world around them. Curtis's essays encompass a wide range of topics, from literature and art to politics and social issues. With wit and insight, he navigates through the complexities of contemporary life, offering readers thought-provoking perspectives and engaging commentary. "From the Easy Chair Vol. 1" is not only a testament to Curtis's literary talent but also serves as a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the intersections of literature, culture, and society through the lens of a keen observer and seasoned journalist.
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“This book is the fascinating record of DeVoto’s crusade to save the West from itself. . . . His arguments, insights, and passion are as relevant and urgent today as they were when he first put them on paper.”—Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., from the Foreword Bernard DeVoto (1897-1955) was, according to the novelist Wallace Stegner, “a fighter for public causes, for conservation of our natural resources, for freedom of the press and freedom of thought.” A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, DeVoto is best remembered for his trilogy, The Year of Decision: 1846, Across the Wide Missouri, and The Course of Empire. He also wrote a column for Harper’s Magazine, in which he fulminated about his many concerns, particularly the exploitation and destruction of the American West. This volume brings together ten of DeVoto’s acerbic and still timely essays on Western conservation issues, along with his unfinished conservationist manifesto, Western Paradox, which has never before been published. The book also includes a foreword by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., who was a student of DeVoto’s at Harvard University, and a substantial introduction by Douglas Brinkley and Patricia Limerick, both of which shed light on DeVoto’s work and legacy.
Galahad in the Gilded Age is the story of George William Curtis, regarded at the beginning of his career as little more than a handsome, amusing young man from a socially prominent family. His life would change dramatically after four years traveling in Europe and the Levant, from which he returned to find himself a literary celebrity—“the Howadji”—following the appearance of two books describing his Middle East experiences that some considered so provocatively sensuous as to border on obscenity. Yet during this early celebrity, Curtis would find his life changing profoundly—discovering marital happiness, facing financial bankruptcy and finding himself irresistibly drawn into increasingly bitter controversies: the national battle against slavery, against wide-spreading political corruption, and against what Curtis regarded as a wholly unreasonable resistance to granting women the right to vote. George William Curtis, a contemporary would conclude after his death, was “the best knight of our time.”