The book ""Life And Works Of Alexander Anderson: The First American Wood Engraver"" was written by Frederic Martin Burr and published in 1893. It is a comprehensive biography of Alexander Anderson, who is considered the first American wood engraver. The book traces Anderson's life from his birth in 1775 to his death in 1870, and covers his career as an engraver, illustrator, and printer.The book begins with a detailed account of Anderson's early life...