A Man and His Castle [一个大人物和他的城堡]
La Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted[使用魔法迷惑] Castle) is one of the most remarkable displays of power and passion in the world. This marvelous tourist site now known as Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument is better known as Hearst Castle. It is located six hours south of San Francisco and five hours north of Los Angeles. Sheltered by the mountains in northern San Luis Obispo County, the complex of 165rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces(露台), pools, fountains and footpaths draws approximately 800,000 visitors annually. To understand the castle, you have to understand the man who built it, William Randolph Hearst. And to understand the man, you have to understand the land upon which he built his dream.
The Magic Castle is one of the world's most famous places to showcase talent and passion. This miraculous place is now known as the Hearst St. Simon National Historical Museum, which is even more famous as Hearst Castle. It is located 6 hours south of San Francisco and 5 hours north of Los Angeles. Tucked away in St. Louis? The 165-room complex of 127 acres in the mountains of northern Obispo attracts around 800,000 visitors a year with gardens, verandahs, pools, fountains and paths. To understand the castle, you have to know the man who built it, William · Randolph· Hearst, and to understand this man, you have to understand the land on which he built his dreams.
Born on April 29, 1863, William Randolph Hearst was the only child of Gorge Hearst and his wife, Phoebe. George was a multimillionaire(千万富翁) who amassed(积聚) his fortune through partnerships(合作关系) in three of the ever largest mining discoveries of copper, silver, and gold ores. In 1865, George began to accumulate parcels of land by obtaining 46,000 acres of the Piedra Blanco Ranch on California’s Central Coast. There he began a successful cattle ranch(大农场), eventually enlarging it to 250,000 acres stretching 50 miles along the coast.
William · Randolph · Hess, born on April 29, 1863, was George? Hearst and his wife, Phoebe's only child. George is a multi-millionaire who has amassed a fortune through his partnership in the discovery and mining of three of the largest copper, silver and gold mines. In 1865, George acquired 46,000 acres of Piadella Blanco ranch on the California coast and began to accumulate large tracts of land. There he began a successful run of the cattle ranch and eventually expanded it to 250,000 acres along the 50-mile coast.
William loved the ranch where he spent his summer vacations as a youngster and a youth, playing in the rugged canyons(峡谷), descending the cliffs and camping in colorful Arab-style tents in the mountains with his family.
William loved the ranch where he spent his summer vacations in his youth. Play in rugged valleys, climb cliffs, and camp with your family in ornate Arabian tents in the mountains.
Phoebe was delighted in exposing her darling child to the beauties and wonders of the world and spared no expense doing so. During one of their adventures, an 18-month tour of the historic palaces and castles of Europe, William began a lifelong love of collecting. With his first acquisitions, German picture books, he embarked(着手,开始工作) on a 78-year session of excessive spending. He confessed to a love of the finer things in life and, as he had a bottomless(不见底的) purse, would never deny himself anything he wanted.
Phoebe loves to let her beloved children get to know this beautiful and wonderful world, and it doesn't matter how much it costs. During an adventure, they spent 18 months touring famous palaces and castles in European history, and from then on William developed a lifelong hobby of collecting. Starting with his initial collection of picture books from Germany, he has been a super-consumer for 78 years. He admits to his lifelong obsession and love for beautiful objects, and because he has an inexhaustible wallet, he never spares money on anything he wants.
In 1887, while William was at Harvard University, he decided to take over the small newspaper, the San Francisco Examiner, which his father had accepted as payment for a gambling(赌博) debt several years earlier. George would have preferred that his son be involved in the mining and ranching interests, but William declined this offer and was given ownership of the Examiner in March 1887. He was determined to increase the popularity(普遍,流行) of the paper and acquire the best equipment and writers available. William’s resolve to succeed inspired him to publish juicy(有趣的) tales of vice and stories full of drama and motivation(积极性,动机). In 1895, he purchased the New York Morning Journal, putting him in direct competition with the distinguished(杰出的) Joseph Pulitzer and a circulation(传播,发行) war began.
In 1887, while William was a student at Harvard, he decided to take over a small newspaper, the San Francisco Inquirer, which his father had taken over as a gambling debt a few years earlier. George preferred his son's interest in mining and running a ranch, but William rejected the offer and took over as owner of the Inquirer in March 1887. He decided to invest in the best equipment and invite the best authors to write articles to increase the prestige of the newspaper.
William's determination to succeed led him to publish intriguing lewd rumors and dramatic, compelling stories. In 1895, he bought the New York Morning Post, and with the famous Joseph? Pulitzer entered into direct competition and began a business war to expand the circulation.
Both the Hearst and Pulitzer newspapers started to include sensational(耸人听闻的) stories about the Cuban Insurrection(起义). The stories greatly exaggerated claims of Spanish troops placing Cubans in concentration camps, forcing them to live under substandard conditions, disease-ridden, starving and dying. This style of reporting became known as “Yellow Journalism(新闻事件)”. The newspapers were transformed as the scope of the news broadened and became less conservative. Circulation soared as the public could get enough of the banner headlines and abundant illustrations. At the time, many people believed William actually might have initiated(开始,发动) the Spanish-American War to encourage sales. According to one report, when one of his correspondents, Frederick Remington, requested to return from Havana, William responded that if Remington would furnish the pictures, William would furnish the war. He was once quoted in an editorial as saying, “Make the news thorough Print all the news. Condense it if necessary. Frequently it is better when intelligently(聪明的) condensed.”
Both Hearst and Pulitzer newspapers began to publish sensational stories about the Cuban uprising. These stories greatly exaggerate the behavior of the Spain forces: they imprisoned Cubans in concentration camps and forced them to live in harsh conditions, suffering from disease, starvation and death. This form of reporting became known as "yellow journalism". Newspapers have shifted to expanding their reach and become less conservative. Circulation has skyrocketed because of the ability to give the public access to enough headlines and rich illustrations. At that time, many believed that William might actually start the Spain-United States war to increase circulation. According to one report, when one of his correspondents, Frederick Remington, asked to return from Havana, William replied that he could start the war if Remington could provide pictures. An editorial once quoted his aphorism: "Follow the news to the end." Cover all the news. Condense the news when necessary. Condensed journalism is often better. ”
Another classic example of his influence occurred when; merely months after he advocated political assassination(暗杀) in an editorial, American President McKinley was assassinated.
As an intelligent and dynamic business man, William generated increased readership by employing some of the most talented(天才的) writers in the United States, recruiting figures from the literary community, like Mark Twain and Stephen Crane, and the previously mentioned illustrator, Frederick Remington. He also showed his initiative when he chartered a yacht(快艇), equipped it as a miniature(小型的) newspaper headquarters, anchored off the coast of Cuba, and led his army of reporters into the field.
Another prime example of his influence is the political assassination he advocated in an editorial, and President McKinley was assassinated just a few months later. A smart and capable businessman, William hired big names from literary groups like Mark Brown by hiring the most talented writers in the United States. Twain and Stephen · Klein, and the aforementioned illustrator Frederick? Remington has created a growing readership. He also showed his ability to innovate. At that time, he chartered a yacht and equipped it into a small newspaper headquarters, which was parked off the coast of Cuba and allowed his reporting team to enter the battlefield.
William’s interests led him to follow in his father’s footsteps, inspiring him to enter into politics. He was elected to the U.S. Congress as a senator representing the State of New York in 1902 and served until 1907. He was a candidate for the office of mayor of New York City and governor of New York State, but failed in both of these attempts.
William's interests led him and inspired him to follow in his father's footsteps and enter politics. In 1902 as a representative of the State of New York , he was elected to the United States Congress as a senator , serving together until 1907. He was also a candidate for the mayoral positions of New York City and governor of New York State, but both attempts failed.
While honeymooning in Europe after his marriage to Millicent Wilson in 1903, he expanded his publishing empire with Motor Magazine. The Hearst Corporation grew to comprise a total of 12 newspapers, including the Examiner, and 25 magazines, including Cosmopolitan. Not satisfied with just his publishing enterprises, he expanded his business operations into radio, and later produced movie newsreels(新闻纪录片). (To Be Continued)
1903 with Milliscent? Wilson married. During his honeymoon in Europe, he expanded the territory of his publishing empire with the Auto Magazine. Since its rapid growth, Hearst has grown to include 12 newspapers, including the Inquirer, and 25 magazines, including the Metropolitan. Not content with the publishing industry, he also expanded his career to radio and later produced newsreels. (To be continued)
