For nearly thirty years; Mort K?nstler has focused his considerable artistic talent on interpreting the Civil War. In crafting his work to reflect poignant moments or critical instances of the conflict; he has turned to leading historians and scholars?such as Henry Steele Commager; James McPherson; William C. Davis; and James I. Robertson Jr.?for informative details that he has then translated on canvas to create an indelible image of this defining ordeal in America's history. More than 160 of these images?supplemented by preliminary sketches; early studies; and photographs of works in progress?are the basis for the four volumes in this series.
#806845 in Books Artisan 2003-11-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.28 x .63 x 7.36l; 1.28 #File Name: 1579652247128 pages
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. DelightfulBy A CustomerThis book was mentioned in a local newspaper; I received it for my birthday and really enjoyed reading it!! It is a delightful mix of history and botany with soft illustrations. It has quotes from the journals of Lewis and Clark and reveals their reactions to plants they collected. The design; pages with a muted yellow edge and the font; helped tell the story of plant collection during the Lewis and Clark expedition. Interesting details were shared about the expedition and the plants that were collected. The illustrations also were muted or soft - not the hard line drawings you sometimes see of plants. Designed and written well.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A botanist's review of Common to This CountryBy Robert WernerehlAs both a botanist who is familiar with many of the species in the book; and as a lover of history and the story of Lewis and Clark; I found the book very enjoyable. I'm in agreement with the other review (as of 10 March 2006) that the illustrations are very pleasing; and the book and paper quality is excellent. New and well done botanical illustrations have become a rarity in the days of digital photography; and these drawings; by Charlotte Staub Thomas; are excellent; the one exception being the drawing for bur oak which is sub-par. Certainly; serious botanists would wish for more information about each plant; and for more plants to be included. But as a book for plant lovers and gardeners; this book is a real value.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy nakmtItem arrived on time as described.
