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The Mississippi Steamboat Era in Historic Photographs: Natchez to New Orleans, 18701920,Used
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Life on the Mississippi in the heyday of the steamboat lives in our imaginations through the artistry of Mark Twain, Edna Ferber, and Hollywood films, or perhaps a glimpse of a salvaged riverboat living out its last years as a theme restaurant. Surely the Mississippi steamboat era is among the most colorful and romantic in our history. But what was it really like, beyond our secondhand notions of stalwart river pilots, wayward boys and runaway slaves, of gamblers in tall hats and ladies in hoopskirts, of cotton, cakewalks, and carpetbaggers.This extraordinary book of recently discovered photographs, taken by a father and son who were professional photographers in Natchez, Mississippi, brings us for the first time a stunning array of images of steamboat life as it really was from its glory days in the postCivil War era to its demise in the years immediately following World War I.The photographers are Henry Norman and his son Earl. With boundless enthusiasm and curiosity, and the consummate skills of pictorial artists, they captured the beauties and rigors of a halfcentury of life on the Mississippi. Their priceless legacy has been preserved by Joan and Thomas Gandy, who recently acquired the extremely rare and valuable negatives and here present a collection of 170 of the most spectacular and arresting photographs of steamboat life.Together with an extremely informative text, replete with detailed information and fascinating anecdotes, the photographs make up a splendid account of the major steamboats that plied the great waterway and their essential social and economic role in river life. Vivid, beautifully composed images of stately ships, luxurious interiors, shipboard life, picturesque river towns, busy landings, paddle wheelers laden with cotton and other cargoes, and the disasters that claimed so many of these proud craft, comprise a stunning firsthand account of a longlost but now accurately, lovingly recaptured way of American life.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Mississippi Steamboat Era in Historic Photographs'? A: The book focuses on the life and culture of the Mississippi steamboat era from 1870 to 1920, showcasing a collection of photographs capturing the beauty and rigors of that time.
- Q: Who are the photographers featured in this book? A: The book features photographs taken by Henry Norman and his son Earl, who were professional photographers based in Natchez, Mississippi.
- Q: How many photographs are included in the book? A: The book includes a collection of 170 photographs that depict various aspects of steamboat life.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Mississippi Steamboat Era in Historic Photographs' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 1987.
- Q: Does the book include any text or commentary? A: Yes, the book includes an informative text that provides detailed information and fascinating anecdotes related to the photographs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in American history? A: Yes, the book is categorized under History and is ideal for anyone interested in the cultural and economic aspects of the Mississippi steamboat era.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Is this a first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Mississippi Steamboat Era in Historic Photographs'.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 128 pages.