N. C. Wyeth's thrilling, evocative artwork -- created circa 1911 -- enlivens Robert Louis Stevenson's unforgettable tale of adventure in this thoughtful retelling of the literary classic, abridged for younger readers, 4 to 8 years of age. This large-format book provides a wonderful introduction to the beloved story and is sure to be read and ...
A collection of art by the Wyeth family accompanied by essays written by people closely associated with the Wyeth tradition. They give a balanced picture of this remarkable dynasty of artists, and of their work within the context of 20th century America.
This nostalgic collection vividly reproduces the work of N.C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Harvey Dunn, Frank Schoonover, Philip R. Goodwin and Dean Cornwell from their original paintings that illustrated the pages of popular books and magazines of up to a century ago. 45 color, 15 b&w illustrations.
More than 300 four-color and black-and-white illustrations by one of America's preeminent painters are collected here, along with illuminating text from the artist's letters, magazine articles about his work, and many other sources. The result: a fully realized portrait of a "golden age" illustrator whose work appeared in then Saturday Evening ...
This handsome volume features text reset in the original typeface and illustrations newly reproduced from Wyeth's original canvases, bringing a beloved classic to a whole new generation of readers. 14 full-color illustrations.
A selection of thirty-four works about the sea by such authors as Homer, Hans Christian Andersen, Herman Melville, Victor Hugo, Jules Verne, Christopher Columbus, Daniel Defoe, and others.
In Stevenson's classic adventure tale, David Balfour is kidnapped by his grasping uncle who has usurped his inheritance. The ship on which David is to be transported is wrecked, and he escapes with the Jacobite rebel Alan Breck. The two flee across the Highlands, eventually exposing the evil uncle and finding freedom as well as wealth.
The adventures of sixteen-year-old David Balfour, an orphan, who after being kidnapped by his villainous uncle manages to escape and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule.
This beautifully illustrated gift book, a reprint of a rare 1931 edition, interprets the twenty-nine parables of Jesus through the text of S. Parkes Cadman, a Brooklyn pastor of the time, and eight full-color paintings by American illustrator, N.C. Wyeth. These timeless morality tales, among them the Good Samaritan and the Lost Sheep, provide ...
"H.L. Mencken wrote of Mark Twain, 'I believe that he was the true father of our national literature, the first genuinely American artist of the blood royal.' Father, Mark Twain is. And brother, friend, and wise old grandpa. But no offense to Mr. Mencken: Sam'l Clemens is American and there ain't no royalty around here 'ceptin maybe the Duke or ...
This historical romance of the Spanish Main was first published in 1855, and in 1920 with the dramatic illustrations of N.C. Wyeth, who is famous for illustrating Treasure Island, The Last of the Mohicans, and Robinson Crusoe. This vibrant novel captures the daring spirit of adventurers who sailed with Sir Francic Drake, and this new edition ...
The further adventures of David Balfour in which he continues his friendship with Alan Breck Stewart and support of the Scottish highlanders' cause, travels abroad to complete his education, and finds romance.
N.C. Wyeth's dramatic illustrations capturing American patriotism in the first half of the 20th century and the artwork of his grandson, Jamie, which showed a different mood in America the second half, are celebrated in this work, which ties into a traveling exhibition starting in August in Maine. Tom Brokaw contributes an essay on patriotism, ...
Michael Dorris writes the introduction to this classic novel, a love story about a half-Indian orphan and the handsome full-blooded Indian Alessandro who must flee the prejudice with which their romance is met and strike out on their own in a hostile land. Helen Hunt Jackson wrote this novel in 1884 to draw attention to the plight of dispossessed ...
A collection of awe-inspiring stories from Finnish mythology, this treasury was assembled by educator James Baldwin, who specialized in adapting ancient narratives into captivating prose. Drawn from the oral traditions of the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, these 38 entrancing tales are appropriate for all ages. 4 illustrations by N. C. Wyeth ...
"The Wreck of the Covenant" (from Kidnapped), "The Fight in the Forest" (The Last of the Mohicans), "Still Life with Onions," "House in Maine," "Pyle's Barn," and 19 other excellent works.
"A fine text and superlative production" ("The Horn Book"). "San Souci dedicated this book to the school teachers of America (and) they will find the book extremely helpful in their teaching."--"Library Talk." "American Bookseller" "Pick of the Lists." Full color.
Far away in the Frozen Land in the long ago time a master wizard forged the wondrous Sampo or mill of fortune, which ground out all sorts of treasures and gave wealth and power to its owner. This story, retold in prose from the Finnish Kalevala, tells of the making of this magic mill with its pictured lid of rainbow colors and of the adventures of ...
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