Carleton Watkins - by Tyler Green (Paperback)

Carleton Watkins: Making the West American is a groundbreaking book that tells the story of the greatest American photographer of the 19th century, whose work shaped America's idea of the West and helped make the West a full participant in the nation.

With stunning photographs and fresh archival discoveries, this book reveals how Watkins acted as an agent of influence, tying the West to Northern cultural traditions and playing a key role in preserving Yosemite as the prototypical "national park." Drawing on recent scholarship and featuring a veritable "who's who" of America's Gilded Age, this book will fascinate anyone interested in American history, the West, and the impact of art on landscape preservation.

Don't miss out on this innovative biography that pierces the smoke of history to reveal the life of Carleton Watkins and his pivotal role in shaping America's identity.