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Hermitage Fine Art

765 - SAMUEL PETER ORTH (1873–1922)
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Estimate €40 - €60
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SAMUEL PETER ORTH (1873–1922) OUR FOREIGNERS: A CHRONICLE OF AMERICANS IN THE MAKING [OUR FOREIGNERS: A CHRONICLE OF AMERICANS IN THE MAKING] VOLUME 35 OF THE SERIES ‘THE CHRONICLES OF AMERICA’ FIRST EDITION 1920. IN ENGLISH. New Haven, Yale University Press, 1920. Abraham Lincoln Edition, Volume 35 of the ‘The Chronicles of America’ series, edited by Allen Johnson 1 bound volume, original dust jacket, xi-255 pp. Blue cloth binding, decorated front cover and spine, illustrated with photographs by Lewis W. Hine, including one as a frontispiece beneath a serpent, captioned ‘Native American steel-mill workers / Slovaks’. 20.5 x 13.5 cm Good condition. With its original dust jacket. This historical work explores the rich diversity of immigrants’ experiences and the formation of American identity throughout the nation’s history. It examines the waves of migration that have profoundly shaped the nation, highlighting the influences of different ethnic groups and their contributions to American society. The book’s introduction sets out a broad historical context, covering migration prior to American colonisation, before focusing on the English colonies that initiated the demographic transformation of North America. Orth describes the early attempts at colonisation, the socio-economic conditions that drove people to emigrate, and the distinct and varied backgrounds of the colonists — from aristocrats seeking their fortune to disenfranchised individuals in search of a new life. He highlights how each group made unique cultural, economic and social contributions to the nascent nation, and offers a glimpse into the complex interplay of these influences, thereby laying the groundwork for a more in-depth exploration of the diversity of the American population. Samuel Peter Orth American lawyer, teacher, lecturer, author and historian. He wrote on American history and institutions. His works include ‘Centralisation of Administration in Ohio’ (1903), ‘A History of Cleveland’ (1910) and ‘Our Foreigners: A Chronicle of Americans in the Making’, published in 1920. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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