Give the man room : The story of Gutzon Borglum by Casey and Borglum
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"Give the Man Room: The Story of Gutzon Borglum" by Robert J. Casey and Mary Borglum is a historical account likely written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the life and legacy of Gutzon Borglum, the American sculptor renowned for creating Mount Rushmore and his various artistic feats, including his lesser-known work at Stone Mountain, Georgia. It chronicles his artistic journey, struggles, and intimate thoughts, providing insights into both his professional
achievements and personal reflections. The opening of the work sets the stage for Gutzon Borglum's story by establishing Stone Mountain, Georgia, as an initial focal point for his artistic endeavors. It discusses his challenges at Stone Mountain, where he faced disagreements that ultimately led to a halt in his work. Additionally, it transitions to his subsequent projects, notably the iconic Mount Rushmore, highlighting how Borglum's early experiments with granite at Stone Mountain were foundational for his later monumental achievements. The narrative intertwines the perception of Borglum as an artist, his relationships with various stakeholders, and the broader implications of his work on American cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Casey, Robert J. (Robert Joseph), 1890-1962 |
|---|---|
| Author | Borglum, Mary Montgomery, 1874-1955 |
| LoC No. | 52005804 |
| Title | Give the man room : The story of Gutzon Borglum |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Original Publication | Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Co., 1952. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture |
| Subject | Borglum, Gutzon, 1867-1941 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74349 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74349-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 924 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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