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  • Normandy Picturesque

    Exploring the Charm and Beauty of Normandy through Lyrical Prose and Evocative Imagery

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    In "Normandy Picturesque," Henry Blackburn provides a vivid tableau of the Normandy landscape, capturing its rural beauty and cultural richness through a series of striking illustrations and insightful descriptions. The book showcases Blackburn's unique literary style, combining detailed observations with an evocative narrative voice that immerses readers in the sights and sounds of this ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Randolph Caldecott: A Personal Memoir of His Early Art Career, Illustrated

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    Biography of the artist, first published in 1886, with 172 black and white illustrations. According to Wikipedia: "Randolph Caldecott (22 March 1846 12 February 1886) was a British artist and illustrator, born in Chester. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honor. He exercised his art chiefly in book illustrations. His abilities as an artist were promptly and generously recognized by the Royal ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Life and Letters of Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq (Complete)

    by Ogier Ghislain de Busbecq & Francis Henry Blackburne Daniell & Charles Thornton Forster ...
    The days are now past when students were content to take their history at second hand, and there is therefore the less reason to apologise for introducing to the reader, in an English dress, the letters of one who was an eyewitness and actor in some of the most important events in the sixteenth century. Several of the most striking passages in Robertson’s History of Charles V. are taken from ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Art of Illustration, with 95 illustrations

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    The second edition, first published in 1896, with 95 black and white illustrations. The London Times said of the first edition, "The Art of Illustration’ is a brightly written account, by a man who has had large experience of the ways in which books and newspapers are illustrated nowadays.... As a collection of typical illustrations by artists of the day, Mr. Blackburn’s book is very attractive.” ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Artists and Arabs; Or, Sketching in Sunshine

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    "Artists and Arabs; Or, Sketching in Sunshine" by Henry Blackburn is a captivating exploration of the artistic and cultural landscapes of the Arab world. Blackburn, an English writer and art critic, provides vivid descriptions of his travels and encounters with local artists, capturing the essence of their work and the vibrant life around them. His keen observations and engaging narrative style ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Breton Folk: An artistic tour in Brittany

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    "Breton Folk: An Artistic Tour in Brittany" by Henry Blackburn is a captivating exploration of the rich cultural heritage of Brittany, a region in northwestern France. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Blackburn immerses readers in the unique traditions, folklore, and artistic expressions of the Breton people. The book serves as both a travelogue and a cultural study, showcasing ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Normandy Picturesque

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    "Normandy Picturesque" by Henry Blackburn is a captivating exploration of the scenic beauty and cultural richness of Normandy, France. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Blackburn invites readers to experience the charm of the region's landscapes, from its rolling hills to its picturesque coastlines. The book serves as both a travel guide and a work of art, showcasing the ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Artists and Arabs: Sketching in Sunshine

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    By the middle of the month of July, the Art season in London was on the wane, and by the end of August the great body of English artists had dispersed, some, the soundest workers perhaps, to the neighbourhood of Welsh mountains and English homesteads, to—'The silence of thatched cottages and the voices of blossoming fields.' From the Tweed to the Shetland Isles, they were thick upon the hills; in ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Artists and Arabs

    Or, Sketching in Sunshine

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    From the Tweed to the Shetland Isles, they were thick upon the hills; in every nook and corner of England, amongst the cornfields and upon the lakes; in the valleys and torrent beds of Wales, the cry was still 'they come.'On the continent, both artists and amateurs were everywhere. Smith toiling across the Campagna with the thermometer at 95 (his reward a quiet pipe at the 'café Greco' when the ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Randolph Caldecott

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    Biography of the artist, first published in 1886, with 172 black and white illustrations. According to Wikipedia: "Randolph Caldecott (22 March 1846 – 12 February 1886) was a British artist and illustrator, born in Chester. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honor. He exercised his art chiefly in book illustrations. His abilities as an artist were promptly and generously recognized by the Royal ... Read more

    $1.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Artists and Arabs; Or, Sketching in Sunshine

    A Sunlit Journey Through Arab Culture and Artistic Adventure

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    In "Artists and Arabs; Or, Sketching in Sunshine," Henry Blackburn offers a vivid exploration of Middle Eastern landscapes and cultures through the lens of the artist. Combining travel writing with artistic commentary, Blackburn employs a rich, descriptive prose style that immerses readers in the vibrant colors, sounds, and textures of his surroundings. This work not only serves as an artistic ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Randolph Caldecott

    A Personal Memoir of His Early Art Career

    by Henry Blackburn ...
    This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and FootnotesCONTENTSI.—His early Art CareerII.—Drawing for "London Society"III.—In London, the Harz Mountains, etc.IV.—Drawing for "The Daily Graphic"V.—Drawing for "The Pictorial World"VI.—At Farnham Royal, BucksVII.—"Old Christmas"VIII.—Letters, Diagrams, etc.IX.—Royal Academy, "Bracebridge Hall," etc.X.—On the RivieraXI.—"Br... ... Read more

    $5.48 CAD