Memoirs of Marmaduke Tunstall, and George Allan: Together with Notices of the Works of Thomas Bewick (1827)

G T Fox

Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
21 November 2009
Pages
54
ISBN
9781120643421

Memoirs of Marmaduke Tunstall, and George Allan: Together with Notices of the Works of Thomas Bewick (1827)

G T Fox

Memoirs of Marmaduke Tunstall and George Allan is a book written by G.T. Fox and published in 1827. The book is a collection of memoirs that detail the lives of Marmaduke Tunstall and George Allan, two prominent individuals from the Northumberland region of England. Additionally, the book also includes notices of the works of Thomas Bewick, a renowned British engraver and natural history author.The memoirs of Tunstall and Allan provide insight into the social and political climate of Northumberland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Tunstall was a wealthy landowner and member of parliament, while Allan was a successful businessman and philanthropist. Both men were heavily involved in the local community and played important roles in the development of the region.The book also includes detailed descriptions of the works of Thomas Bewick, who is considered one of the greatest wood engravers of all time. Bewick's engravings are known for their intricate detail and realistic depictions of animals and landscapes. The notices included in this book provide valuable information on Bewick's life and work, as well as his impact on the art world.Overall, Memoirs of Marmaduke Tunstall and George Allan, Together with Notices of the Works of Thomas Bewick is a comprehensive and informative book that provides valuable insights into the lives of important figures from Northumberland's history, as well as the work of a celebrated artist.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.

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