Overview
Mayer's diary is a travel narrative, an eyewitness account of a critical treaty signing, and a candid personal view of the development of the artist in mid-nineteenth century America. His words and drawings offer a lively and important resource for historians of art and the frontier, as well as readers of regional history.
This edition includes an additional section of Mayer's diary that was discovered after the book was first published in 1932. Bertha Heilbron's helpful introductions and annotation provide important historical information for both parts oif this valuable document.
This book title, With Pen and Pencil on the Frontier in 1851 (The Diary and Sketches of Frank Blackwell Mayer), ISBN: 9780873511957, by Frank B. Mayer, published by Minnesota Historical Society Press (April 15, 1986) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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