New Hampshire's Cornish Colony (NH) (Images of America) - Softcover

Meyers, Fern K.; Atkinson, James B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738537535 ISBN 13: 9780738537535

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

New Hampshire's Cornish Colony illustrates this distinguished American art colony. First settled in 1885 by colleagues of America's Michelangelo, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the Cornish Colony was a retreat for sculptors, painters, writers, and musicians. They were attracted to this peaceful valley nestled in the New Hampshire hills in the shadow of Vermont's Mount Ascutney. Known as "the Athens of America," the Cornish Colony was a lively, glamorous society during its heyday from 1885 to 1925. One outstanding member, the famous artist Maxfield Parrish, was called a "chickadee" because he spent the entire year in Cornish, not merely the summer. In New Hampshire's Cornish Colony, discover a portrait of the colonists' society and the fascinating people who contributed to America's cultural legacy.

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About the Author

Fern K. Meyers is an authority on the musicians of the colony. Her book and CDs feature America's neglected musical pioneers. James B. Atkinson, president of the Cornish Historical Society, has written extensively and lectured widely on the Cornish Colony.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738537535
• ISBN 13: 9780738537535
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128