Stewart Edward White was an early 20th century American author. From 1900 until 1922, he wrote fiction and non-fiction about adventure and travel. After 1922 he and his wife wrote many books on channeling and the spirit world. White's readers enjoy his salted in humor and stories about colorful characters such as canny Indian guides and "greenhorn" campers who carried too much gear. In the Claim Jumpers a tenderfoot must make his way in a mining camp. He has a hard time of it, but grows in maturity with the help of a charming young lady.