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Bronze Group Commemorating Emancipation

Bronze Group Commemorating Emancipation

Frederick Octavius Prince

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120268600
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Bronze Group Commemorating Emancipation: A Gift To The City Of Boston From Moses Kimball (1879) is a book written by Frederick Octavius Prince. The book is a detailed historical account of the creation and installation of the bronze statue that commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation in Boston. The statue was commissioned by Moses Kimball, a prominent Bostonian and businessman, and was designed by the renowned sculptor Thomas Ball.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical context surrounding the creation of the statue, including the abolitionist movement and the Civil War. It also explores the political and social climate of Boston during the late 19th century, and how the statue was received by the city’s residents.The book features numerous illustrations and photographs of the statue and its installation, as well as detailed descriptions of the artistic process involved in creating the bronze group. It also includes biographical information on Moses Kimball, Thomas Ball, and other key figures involved in the project.Overall, Bronze Group Commemorating Emancipation: A Gift To The City Of Boston From Moses Kimball (1879) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Boston, the abolitionist movement, or the art of sculpture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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