A Picture History Of Great Discoveries
Published on 1. September 2008
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-0-19-911835-9 (ISBN)
Description
Following on from the success of A Picture History of Britain, Clarke Hutton's sumptuous illustrations now take us across the world, accompanying some of history's great explorers - from Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Sir Francis Drake to Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton.
Reviews / Votes
`[Reviews for A Picture History of Britain]:'. . . its coloured lithographs [are] a delight'
Christina Hardyment, The Independent
`First published in 1945 and full of the optimism of that post-war moment, this is a visually delightful recreation of the past which emphasises the cultural and social developments as well as the big and familiar historical moments. A beautiful book and one to treasure.'
Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian
`. . . vivid vignettes and elegant illustration'
Amanda Craig, The Times
`. . . this is the sort of stylish and idiosyncratic stuff that you want to keep as your very own and not let your children anywhere near.'
Nicola Smyth, The Independent
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
in full colour
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 228 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-911835-9 (9780199118359)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Clarke Hutton (1898-1984) was one of the great English book illustrators and teachers. He was born in London, and early in his life worked in stage design before deciding to become an artist. He studied at the Central School of Art and became an instructor there between 1930 and 1968.