History of Buchanan County and the City of St. Joseph and Representative Citizens

History of Buchanan County and the City of St. Joseph and Representative Citizens

Author: Christian Ludwig Rutt

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-24

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 9780331837513

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Excerpt from History of Buchanan County and the City of St. Joseph and Representative Citizens: 1826 to 1904 In the aggregate of personal memoirs, thus collated, will be found a vivid epitome of the growth of Buchanan County, which will fitly supplement the historic statement; for the development of the county is identified with that of the men and Women to whom it is attributable The publishers have endeavored in the preparation of the work to pass over no feature of it slightingly, but to give heed to the minutest details, and thus to invest it with a substantial accuracy which no other treatment would afford. The result has amply justified the care thus exercised, for. In our belief no more reliable production. Under the circumstances, could be laid before its readers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Zinc Sculpture in America, 1850-1950

Zinc Sculpture in America, 1850-1950

Author: Carol A. Grissom

Publisher: Associated University Presse

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 9780874130317

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Introduced in the United States as a new material for statuary in the mid-nineteenth century, zinc has properties that allowed replication at low cost. It was used to produce modestly priced serial sculpture displayed throughout the nation on fountains, public monuments, and war memorials. Imitative finishes created the illusion of more costly bronze, stone, or polychrome wood. This first comprehensive overview of American zinc sculpture is interdisciplinary, engaging aspects of art history, popular culture, local history, technology, and art conservation. Included is a generously illustrated catalogue presenting more than eight hundred statues organized by type: trade figures and Indians, gods and goddesses, fountain figures, animals, famous men, military figures, firemen, cemetery memorials, and religous subjects. The compilation of data on these statues will be valuable to scholars, filling the current void in research libraries. The author's experience as a conservator will also make the an essential resource for historic preservationists seeking to repair statues now damaged by years of outdoor exposure. This book has 555 illustrations, 354 of which are in color. Carol Grissom is Senior Objects Conservator at the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute.