{"product_id":"memoir-of-thomas-bewick-9781025830896","title":"Memoir of Thomas Bewick","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): H. Bewick\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Artists, Architects, Photographers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Memoir of Thomas Bewick\" is a profound and intimate reflection on the life and legacy of one of England's most celebrated wood-engravers and naturalists. This autobiographical account provides a unique window into the mind of the man who revolutionized book illustration through his mastery of the wood-block, most notably in his acclaimed works on British birds and quadrupeds. The narrative traces Bewick's journey from his humble beginnings in the Tyne Valley to his apprenticeship in Newcastle, capturing the rustic charm and social landscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond a mere artistic chronicle, the memoir is rich with Bewick's philosophical musings on nature, ethics, and the changing socio-political environment of his time. It details his meticulous dedication to his craft, his observations of the natural world, and his interactions with contemporaries. This work serves as an essential primary source for scholars of art history and natural science, offering deep insights into the development of natural history illustration. \"Memoir of Thomas Bewick\" remains a timeless testament to a craftsman whose influence continues to resonate in the fields of printmaking and ornithological study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887251800215,"sku":"9781025830896","price":3074.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025830896.webp?v=1781157690","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/memoir-of-thomas-bewick-9781025830896","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}