{"title":"Stephen Heyman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Stephen Heyman, an acclaimed author known for his engaging storytelling and meticulous research in the realm of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e. Heyman has an exceptional ability to bring historical figures to life, offering readers an insightful glimpse into their lives and contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Heyman's work, particularly \u003cem\u003eThe Planter of Modern Life\u003c\/em\u003e, stands as a testament to his profound narrative style. This acclaimed biography delves into the life of Louis Bromfield, an influential yet often overlooked figure who pioneered sustainable agriculture and significantly impacted modern farming practices. Through Heyman's vivid prose, readers are transported to Bromfield's visionary world, where innovation meets tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore Stephen Heyman's collection, you'll discover a rich tapestry of human experiences and historical revelations. His writings not only inform but also inspire, crafting a bridge between the past and present that is both educational and entertaining. Ideal for those interested in personal journeys and historical exploration, this collection promises a rewarding reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-planter-of-modern-life-by-stephen-heyman-9780393868463","title":"The Planter of Modern Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Bromfield was a World War I ambulance driver, a Paris expat, and a Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist as famous in the 1920s as Hemingway or Fitzgerald. But he cashed in his literary success to finance a wild agrarian dream in his native Ohio. The ideas he planted at his utopian experimental farm, Malabar, would inspire America's first generation of organic farmers and popularise the tenets of environmentalism years before Rachel Carson's \u003cem\u003eSilent Spring\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA lanky Midwestern farm boy dressed up like a Left Bank bohemian, Bromfield stood out in literary Paris for his lavish hospitality and his green thumb. He built a magnificent garden outside the city where he entertained aristocrats, movie stars, flower breeders, and writers of all stripes. Gertrude Stein enjoyed his food, Edith Wharton admired his roses, Ernest Hemingway boiled with jealousy over his critical acclaim. Millions savoured his novels, which were turned into Broadway plays and Hollywood blockbusters, yet Bromfield's greatest passion was the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1938, Bromfield returned to Ohio to transform 600 badly eroded acres into a thriving cooperative farm, which became a mecca for agricultural pioneers and a country retreat for celebrities like Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall (who were married there in 1945).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweeping biography unearths a lost icon of American culture, a fascinating, hilarious and unclassifiable character who—between writing and ploughing—also dabbled in global politics and high society. Through it all, he fought for an agriculture that would enrich the soil and protect the planet. While Bromfield's name has faded into obscurity, his mission seems more critical today than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833710563564,"sku":"9780393868463","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5765513482328.jpg?v=1758476441"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/stephen-heyman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}