02175cam a22003373u 4500 64378 UtSlPG 20260610134501.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23002206 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 NE Sandzén, Birger, 1871-1954 The Smoky Valley : Reproductions of a series of Lithographs of the Smoky Valley in Kansas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-01-24 Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Smoky Valley" by Birger Sandzén is a collection of lithographs and artistic representations of the Kansas landscape created in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of the Smoky Hill River and its surrounding areas, as well as the spirit of the pioneer farmers who cultivated the region. Sandzén's artistic vision aims to convey both the physical beauty of the land and the emotional depth of the human experience tied to it. In this book, Sandzén draws upon his profound connection with the Smoky Hill River and the Kansas prairie, depicting not only the natural settings but also the rugged faces of the hardworking pioneers. The introduction by Minna K. Powell highlights how the river influenced Sandzén’s artistic journey, revealing the intertwining of nature and human resilience. Through a series of evocative illustrations, he captures moments of tranquility, toil, and the passage of time, celebrating both the beauty and the quiet struggles embedded in the Kansas landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lithography Smoky Hill River Valley (Colo. and Kan.) -- Pictorial works Powell, Minna K. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64378 105201 105201