Thirteen Chapters of American History by Theodore Sutro
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"Thirteen Chapters of American History" by Theodore Sutro is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the series of thirteen grand marine paintings created by Edward Moran, which depict significant events in American maritime history. Sutro aims to explain the artistic merit and historical significance of these paintings, while also providing insight into the life of Edward Moran, highlighting his dedication and contributions to American art.
The opening of the book introduces the thirteen historical marine paintings and emphasizes their importance as representations of the "Marine History of the United States." Sutro describes how these paintings were meticulously crafted over fifteen years with a commitment to historical accuracy, showcasing moments like the landing of Lief Erickson, Columbus's voyages, and pivotal events in American naval history. He also explains the personal connection behind the series, revealing that Edward Moran dedicated this work to his wife, which leads to a significant legal battle over the ownership of the paintings, ultimately enhancing the narrative surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sutro, Theodore, 1845-1927 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05017955 |
| Title |
Thirteen Chapters of American History represented by the Edward Moran series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings |
| Credits |
Produced by S. Drawehn, Stephen Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- History |
| Subject | Moran, Edward, 1829-1901 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24990 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24990-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 891 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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