02444cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500580016226400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650802340043752012700067153400450194165300540198665300470204085600430208755690UtSlPG20260610134301.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a01027898 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNC1 aAdams, John Coleman,d1849-192210aWilliam Hamilton Gibson: artist—naturalist—author 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2017-10-07 aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, Bryan Ness, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) a"William Hamilton Gibson: artist—naturalist—author" by John Coleman Adams is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of William Hamilton Gibson, a notable figure in the fields of art and naturalism, highlighting his journey and the timeless influence he had on nature appreciation in America. The book not only recounts Gibson's achievements as an artist but also elucidates his philosophy and passion for nature. The opening of the work introduces Gibson's early life, emphasizing the fortunate circumstances of his upbringing in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, a region characterized by its picturesque landscapes. It sets the tone by celebrating the idyllic childhood memories that sparked his lifelong love for nature and art. As it unfolds, the narrative begins to describe Gibson's formative years at a unique boarding school known as the Gunnery, where he nurtured his innate artistic talent and developed a profound appreciation for the natural world. Through these early experiences, readers are invited to witness the events and influences that shaped Gibson into a prominent artist-naturalist, foreshadowing the compelling stories yet to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aGibson, W. Hamilton (William Hamilton), 1850-1896 aIllustrators -- United States -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55690