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||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| The Great American Hall of Wonders|By Patrick J. Tiernan|This is a wonderful history of the U.S. in art, science and invention in the 19th century. It shows all the things that are in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Beautifully illustrated. Should be read by all to get a special portrait of America. Thank you.||
"both a sociological and an artistic study of the 19th-century US” J. W. Stamper, Choice||“An interesting and informative account of the American ingenuity and innovation that fired the 19th century development of the country”
A vividly illustrated survey of the American vision that energized all aspects of 19th-century society, from the painting of landscapes and scenes of everyday life, to the planning of scientific expeditions and the development of new mechanical devices.
Featuring rarely seen prints, survey photographs, zoological and botanical illustrations, patent models, and engineering diagrams, it focuses on six iconic objects that inspired the American imagination: the ... [PDF.kz31] The Great American Hall of Wonders Rating: 4.56 (637 Votes)
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