Currier & Ives' America: From a Young Nation to a Great Power Peter Crane Beginnings2

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Currier & Ives' America: From a Young Nation to a Great Power Peter Crane Beginnings2In the 1800slong before the days of photojournalism and cable newsvibrant, contemporary depictions of news events, portraits of prominent political and social figures, and scenic views of the American wilderness were circulated throughout the growing nation. From the beginning of the exciting century that saw a small nation expand into a mighty world power, the famous lithographic firm of Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives produced over 7,000