Banvard's Folly: Thirteen Tales of People Who Didn't Change the World

Banvard's Folly is a captivating collection of 13 portraits of forgotten individuals who could have been renowned but instead met untimely fates.

From scientists to artists, entrepreneurs to adventurers, these men and women are brought back to life by Paul Collins in this fascinating book.

John Banvard, the artist whose colossal panoramic canvasses once made him richest and most famous, is one of the many intriguing figures featured in Banvard's Folly.

Their stories are a testament to the tinge of madness, ill timing, skullduggery, or plain bad luck that can lead to obscurity.

But more than that, they are a reminder of the human spirit and the enduring power of their ideas, accomplishments, and personalities.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey into the lives of those who could have been great but instead became forgotten.