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The Great American Hall of Wonders by Perry, Claire
by Perry, Claire | HC | VeryGood
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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eBay item number:376504989623
Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 4 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781904832973
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Giles The Limited, D.
ISBN-10
1904832970
ISBN-13
9781904832973
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109070742
Product Key Features
Book Title
Great American Hall of Wonders
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
United States / 19th Century, Creative Ability, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, American / General, United States / General, Subjects & Themes / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Psychology, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
67 Oz
Item Length
11.5 in
Item Width
9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-006182
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"both a sociological and an artistic study of the 19th-century US" J. W. Stamper, Choice An interesting and informative account of the American ingenuity and innovation that fired the 19th century development of the country" Michael Blackman, World Patent Information The book is richly illustrated with high-quality images on every page, and Perry's essays address the broader issues of a young nation" Marc Vincent, Cleveland.com, "both a sociological and an artistic study of the 19th-century US" J. W. Stamper, Choice "An interesting and informative account of the American ingenuity and innovation that fired the 19th century development of the country" Michael Blackman, World Patent Information "The book is richly illustrated with high-quality images on every page, and Perry's essays address the broader issues of a young nation" Marc Vincent, Cleveland.com
Dewey Decimal
973.5
Synopsis
A vividly illustrated survey of the American vision that energized all aspects of 19th-century society., ·Includes works by pre-eminent artists, including Winslow Homer, Frederic Church, Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Cole·Features rarely seen prints, survey photographs, zoological and botanical illustrations, patent models, and engineering diagrams·Accompanies the exhibition The Great American Hall of Wonders at Smithsonian American Art Museum from 15th July 2011 to 8th January 2012The Great American Hall of Wonders is a vividly illustrated survey of the American ingenuity that energized all aspects of 19th-century society, from the painting of landscapes and scenes of everyday life, to the planning of scientific expeditions and the development of new mechanical devices.It focuses on six iconic objects that inspired the American imagination: the buffalo, the giant sequoia, and Niagara Falls (symbolizing vast natural bounty), and the gun, the railroad, and the clock (representing all things mechanical and the purposeful use of time). Each of these served as cultural lightning rods, sparking creativity across a wide swathe of American society. Visions of buffalo herds, railroad trestles, enormous trees, and Winchester rifles engaged not only artists, scientists, and inventors, but also poets, educators, farmers, chaplains, and members of Congress. This new book is a stunning tribute to the pioneering and inventing spirit that symbolizes America., A vividly illustrated survey of the American vision that energized all aspects of 19th-century society, from the painting of landscapes and scenes of everyday life, to the planning of scientific expeditions and the development of new mechanical devices. Featuring rarely seen prints, survey photographs, zoological and botanical illustrations, patent models, and engineering diagrams, it focuses on six iconic objects that inspired the American imagination: the buffalo, the giant sequoia, and Niagara Falls (symbolizing vast natural bounty), and the gun, the railroad, and the clock (representing all things mechanical and the purposeful use of time). Each of these served as cultural lightning rods, sparking creativity across a wide swathe of American society. Visions of buffalo herds, railroad trestles, big trees, and Colt rifles engaged not only artists, scientists, and inventors, but also poets, educators, farmers, chaplains, and members of Congress.
LC Classification Number
E169.1.P443 2011
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