Memoir Of John Cheney, Engraver (1889)

Memoir of John Cheney, Engraver is a book written by Ednah Dow Littlehale Cheney and published in 1889. The book is a biography of John Cheney, a prominent American engraver who worked in the mid-19th century. The memoir provides a detailed account of Cheney's life, from his early years in New Hampshire to his rise as a successful artist in Boston. The book covers Cheney's artistic training, his work as an engraver for various publishers and magazines, and his contributions to the development of the engraving industry in the United States. The memoir also includes a number of Cheney's engravings, which are reproduced throughout the book. Overall, Memoir of John Cheney, Engraver provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of America's most important engravers.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.