Thomas Nast

""Thomas Nast: His Period And His Pictures"" is a biography of the famous American cartoonist, Thomas Nast, written by Albert Bigelow Paine and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Nast's life and career, including his early years as an immigrant from Germany, his rise to fame as a political cartoonist during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, and his later years as a prominent illustrator for Harper's Weekly magazine. The book also includes a collection of Nast's most famous illustrations and cartoons, accompanied by commentary on their historical and cultural significance. Overall, ""Thomas Nast: His Period And His Pictures"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American political art and the life of one of its most influential practitioners.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.