Autobiography of Thomas Wilkinson Wallis: Sculptor in Wood, and Extracts from His Sixty Years’ Journal (1899)

The Autobiography of Thomas Wilkinson Wallis: Sculptor in Wood, and Extracts from His Sixty Years' Journal (1899) is a memoir written by Thomas Wilkinson Wallis, a renowned sculptor in wood. The book is divided into two parts, the first being his autobiography and the second being extracts from his journal. In the autobiography section, Wallis details his early life, including his childhood in rural England, his apprenticeship as a carpenter, and his eventual transition to becoming a sculptor in wood. He describes his artistic process, his travels around the world, and his encounters with notable figures such as Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens. The second part of the book contains extracts from his journal, which he kept for over sixty years. These entries provide further insight into Wallis's life and work, as well as his opinions on various topics such as politics and religion. Overall, the Autobiography of Thomas Wilkinson Wallis offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a talented and influential artist, as well as a unique perspective on the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.