WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON: Pioneer Photographer of the West

by Aylesa Forsee ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 12, 1964

William Henry Jackson pioneered in photographing the West. After fighting in the Civil War, he worked his way West by bullwhacking and herding wild horses. His pictures of the local scenery led to an invitation to join the U.S. Geological Survey. By working with the Survey he had the opportunity to photograph many previously unexplored territories, and his pictures were instrumental in the establishment of a National Park at Yellowstone. His other work included pictures of the Lost Cities in the Mesa Verde region, of the newly-established railroads, and of Asia. The story of Jackson's life is a fascinating one, combining adventure with a record of the development of the United States. In previous biographies (Albert Einstein; Frank Lloyd Wright; Louis Agassis) Aylesa Forsee has done some very sensitive character portrayals, but in this case she probably dwells overly much on Jackson's rather unremarkable personal life. The descriptions of Jackson's travels are quite worthwhile, however, and will be of interest to adult as well as juvenile readers.

Pub Date: Nov. 12, 1964

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Page Count: -

Publisher: Viking

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1964

Categories: NONFICTION