Description
1988 edition. Dustcover has a couple of tears. Hardcover is very good and the pages are clean.
This remarkable volume offers a captivating journey through the life and work of William Henry Jackson, the pioneering American photographer whose breathtaking images of the American West played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s perception of its vast, untamed landscapes. Published in 1988, this edition bears witness to the enduring fascination with Jackson’s oeuvre, which captured the majesty of the Rocky Mountains, the grandeur of Yellowstone, and the rugged beauty of the frontier with an artist’s eye and a documentarian’s precision.
Authored by Peter Hale, a renowned scholar of American photography, this meticulously researched tome delves into the historical and cultural context that influenced Jackson’s work, shedding light on the era’s burgeoning interest in westward expansion and the romanticized notion of the “vanishing wilderness.” Hale’s insightful analysis and rich contextual details make this volume a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of American photography, offering a comprehensive understanding of Jackson’s profound impact on the visual representation of the American landscape.
