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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aSutro, Theodore,
_d1845-1927
245 1 0 _aThirteen Chapters of American History :
_brepresented by the Edward Moran series of Thirteen Historical Marine Paintings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-04
508 _aProduced by S. Drawehn, Stephen Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Thirteen Chapters of American History" by Theodore Sutro is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the series of thirteen grand marine paintings created by Edward Moran, which depict significant events in American maritime history. Sutro aims to explain the artistic merit and historical significance of these paintings, while also providing insight into the life of Edward Moran, highlighting his dedication and contributions to American art. The opening of the book introduces the thirteen historical marine paintings and emphasizes their importance as representations of the "Marine History of the United States." Sutro describes how these paintings were meticulously crafted over fifteen years with a commitment to historical accuracy, showcasing moments like the landing of Lief Erickson, Columbus's voyages, and pivotal events in American naval history. He also explains the personal connection behind the series, revealing that Edward Moran dedicated this work to his wife, which leads to a significant legal battle over the ownership of the paintings, ultimately enhancing the narrative surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History
653 _aMoran, Edward, 1829-1901
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24990
999 _c65991
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