| Author |
Sandzén, Birger, 1871-1954 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Powell, Minna K. |
| LoC No. |
23002206
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| Title |
The Smoky Valley
Reproductions of a series of Lithographs of the Smoky Valley in Kansas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Smoky Valley" by Birger Sandzén is a collection of lithographs and artistic representations of the Kansas landscape created in the early 20th century. The work captures the essence of the Smoky Hill River and its surrounding areas, as well as the spirit of the pioneer farmers who cultivated the region. Sandzén's artistic vision aims to convey both the physical beauty of the land and the emotional depth of the human experience tied to it. In this book, Sandzén draws upon his profound connection with the Smoky Hill River and the Kansas prairie, depicting not only the natural settings but also the rugged faces of the hardworking pioneers. The introduction by Minna K. Powell highlights how the river influenced Sandzén’s artistic journey, revealing the intertwining of nature and human resilience. Through a series of evocative illustrations, he captures moments of tranquility, toil, and the passage of time, celebrating both the beauty and the quiet struggles embedded in the Kansas landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
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| LoC Class |
NE: Fine Arts: Print media
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| Subject |
Lithography
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| Subject |
Smoky Hill River Valley (Colo. and Kan.) -- Pictorial works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64378 |
| Release Date |
Jan 24, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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