Bibliograph

Frederic Church, John K. Howat

Type

Label

Frederic Church, John K. Howat

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-200) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Frederic Church

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

58729840

Responsibility statement

John K. Howat

Table Of Contents

Boyhood in Hartford -- Study with Thomas Cole -- Beginning a career in New York City -- Youthful success -- Humboldt's gift and a trip to South America -- Fame and new directions -- Niagara -- A second trip to South America -- The heart of the Andes -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Engagement to marry and a return to New England -- Marriage, the icebergs, and the Civil War -- Cotapaxi and starting a family -- Chimborazo, the farm, life in New York City, and aurora borealis -- Family tragedy and recovery in Jamaica -- Rebuilding a family and pilgrimage to the Near East -- Lebanon and Syria -- A European sojourn -- Present at the creation : Olana and the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- Late works and other interests -- Discovery of Mexico, old age -- Final years and decline and revival of reputation

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