Items related to Thirteen Chapters American History: Represented by...
Thirteen Chapters American History: Represented by the Edward Moran Series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
Excerpt from Thirteen Chapters American History: Represented by the Edward Moran Series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings
The Thirteen Paintings, to a history and description of which (and incidentally to a brief memoir of their creator, Edward Moran) these pages are devoted, are monumental in their character and importance. Mr. Moran designated them as representing the Marine History of the United States. I have somewhat changed this title; for even the untraversed Ocean and the landing of Columbus in the new world represent periods which necessarily affect the Whole American Continent.
The conception of these pictures was in itself a mark of genius, for no more fitting subjects could have been chosen by the greatest marine painter in the United States than the heroic and romantic incidents connected with the sea, which are so splendidly depicted in these thirteen grand paintings. That their execution required over fifteen years Of ceaseless labor and the closest historical study is not surprising. The localities, the Ships, the armament, the personages, the costumes, the weapons and all the incidents connected with each epoch are minutely and correctly represented, in so far as existing records rendered that possible. And yet, interwoven with each canvas, is a tone so poetic and imaginative that stamps it at once as the Offspring of genius and lifts it far above the merely photographic and realistic. The series is the result Of a life Of prolific production, careful study, nu ceasing industry and great experience.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Thirteen Paintings, to a history and description of which (and incidentally to a brief memoir of their creator, Edward Moran) these pages are devoted, are monumental in their character and importance. Mr. Moran designated them as representing the Marine History of the United States. I have somewhat changed this title; for even the untraversed Ocean and the landing of Columbus in the new world represent periods which necessarily affect the Whole American Continent.
The conception of these pictures was in itself a mark of genius, for no more fitting subjects could have been chosen by the greatest marine painter in the United States than the heroic and romantic incidents connected with the sea, which are so splendidly depicted in these thirteen grand paintings. That their execution required over fifteen years Of ceaseless labor and the closest historical study is not surprising. The localities, the Ships, the armament, the personages, the costumes, the weapons and all the incidents connected with each epoch are minutely and correctly represented, in so far as existing records rendered that possible. And yet, interwoven with each canvas, is a tone so poetic and imaginative that stamps it at once as the Offspring of genius and lifts it far above the merely photographic and realistic. The series is the result Of a life Of prolific production, careful study, nu ceasing industry and great experience.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1333947410
- ISBN 13 9781333947415
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages152
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Thirteen Chapters American History Represented by the Edward Moran Series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings Classic Reprint
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781333947415
Buy New
£ 14.07
Convert currency
Thirteen Chapters American History (Classic Reprint)
Published by
Forgotten Books
(2018)
ISBN 10: 1333947410
ISBN 13: 9781333947415
New
Paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from Thirteen Chapters American History. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333947415_0
Buy New
£ 13.42
Convert currency
Stock Image
Thirteen Chapters American History Represented by the Edward Moran Series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings Classic Reprint
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781333947415
Buy New
£ 11.03
Convert currency