The National Portrait Gallery Of Illustrious And Eminent Personages, Chiefly Of The Nineteenth Century. With Memoirs, Vol. 1.
The National Portrait Gallery Of Illustrious And Eminent Personages, Chiefly Of The Nineteenth Century. With Memoirs, Vol. 1.
Author: W. Cooke Taylor, Ll.D.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Peter Jackson, Late Fisher, Son, & Co. The Caxton Press
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn boards. Hinges reinforced with tapes. Moderate foxing.
This monumental historical work, The National Portrait Gallery Of Illustrious And Eminent Personages, Chiefly Of The Nineteenth Century, chronicles the lives and legacies of prominent figures who shaped the 19th century. W. Cooke Taylor, Ll.D., presents a comprehensive collection of biographical sketches, illuminating the contributions of these influential individuals across various fields. The volume details their achievements and impact, offering a vivid panorama of an era defined by significant social, political, and cultural shifts. It further illustrates the art of portraiture as a means of preserving history and celebrating human accomplishment. This authoritative text serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the personalities that defined a pivotal century.
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Author: W. Cooke Taylor, Ll.D.
Binding: Hardback
Published: Peter Jackson, Late Fisher, Son, & Co. The Caxton Press
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Worn boards. Hinges reinforced with tapes. Moderate foxing.
This monumental historical work, The National Portrait Gallery Of Illustrious And Eminent Personages, Chiefly Of The Nineteenth Century, chronicles the lives and legacies of prominent figures who shaped the 19th century. W. Cooke Taylor, Ll.D., presents a comprehensive collection of biographical sketches, illuminating the contributions of these influential individuals across various fields. The volume details their achievements and impact, offering a vivid panorama of an era defined by significant social, political, and cultural shifts. It further illustrates the art of portraiture as a means of preserving history and celebrating human accomplishment. This authoritative text serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the personalities that defined a pivotal century.
