Gallery Of American Portraits (1836)

Gallery Of American Portraits (1836)

George Watterston

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781436855839
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Gallery of American Portraits is a book published in 1836 by George Watterston. This book is a collection of portraits of famous American figures from the early 19th century. The portraits are accompanied by biographical sketches of the individuals depicted, providing readers with a glimpse into the lives of these influential people. The book features portraits of politicians, military leaders, artists, writers, and other notable figures of the time. The portraits are rendered in a variety of mediums, including engravings, lithographs, and sketches. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the people who helped shape it.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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