Currier & Ives' America: From a Young Nation to a Great Power

by Walton Rawls

In the 1800s--long before the days of photojournalism and cable news--vibrant, contemporary depictions of news events, portraits of prominent political and social figures, and scenic views of the American wilderness were circulated throughout the growing nation. From the beginning of the exciting century that saw a small nation expand into a mighty world power, the famous lithographic firm of Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives produced over...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789212587
• ISBN13: 9780789212580
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 5.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 9.7" x 12.2"