Description: Stoddard's Lectures 10 vol set 1987-1998 + Supplement 1 2 3 1901-1903 G+ 241016 From Wikipedia: John Lawson Stoddard (April 24, 1850 – June 5, 1931) was an American lecturer, author and photographer. He was a pioneer in the use of the stereopticon or magic lantern, adding photographs to his popular lectures about his travels around the world. Because he published books related to his travels, he is credited with developing the genre of travelogues.In 1879, Stoddard turned his travel experiences into a series of popular lectures delivered throughout North America. He pioneered the used of the stereopticon, also known as the magic lantern, which gave his lectures the "gimmick" of a visual component—the black and white photographs Stoddard took on his travels. His lectures were so popular that he soon became a household name. Stoddard also continued to travel and gather new content for his programs, going to as he said, "nearly every part of the habitable globe." He would return to the United States in the winter, providing lectures in major cities on cities, life, and scenery of the Italian Lakes, Milan, Paris, the Orient, Rome, and even the United States. The demand for his lectures was so high that in New York City alone, he would give fifty sold-out presentations each season.In April 1897, Stoddard retired from the lecture circuit a multi-millionaire at the age of 47. His lectures were published in book form as John L. Stoddard's Lectures with ten volumes from 1897 to 1898, and five supplements in 1901. The books include many photographs taken by Stoddard. 10 Volume set plus 3 supplementsVol 1 Norway Switzerland Athens Venice - 1897Vol 2 Constantinople Jerusalem Egypt - 1897Vol 3 Japan China - 1897Vol 4 India The Passion Play - 1897Vol 5 Paria Labelle France Spain - 1898Vol 6 Berlin Vienna St Petersburg Moscow - 1898Vol 7 The Rhine Belgium Holland Mexico - 1898Vol 8 Florence Naples Rome - 1898Vol 9 Scotland England London - 1898Vol 10 California Grand Canyon Yellowstone - 1898Sup 1 Ireland Denmark Sweden - 1901Sup 2 Canada Malta Gibralter - 1902Sup 3 South Tyrol Around Lake Garda The Dolomites - 1903 G+ Original early (first?) editions with leather and paper - great condition - some fragility with chips and flaking on covers We are 100% staffed with volunteers and all our items are donated. All our profits are returned to our local library to help fund children and adult educational programming. Our goal is to get all items dispatched from our location within 24-48 hours; however, we do not have access to our inventory on holidays. We ship by USPS Media Mail when possible and provide tracking numbers. We offer combined shipping when you order multiple items. We are committed to ensuring each customer is entirely satisfied with their purchase. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly.
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Book Title: Stoddard's Lectures
Book Series: Stoddard's Lectures
Original Language: English
Item Length: 6 in
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Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 9 in
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Features: 10 Volume set plus 3 supplements, Vol 1 Norway Switzerland Athens Venice - 1897, Vol 2 Constantinople Jerusalem Egypt - 1897, Vol 3 Japan China - 1897, Vol 4 India The Passion Play - 1897, Vol 5 Paria Labelle France Spain - 1898, Vol 6 Berlin Vienna St Petersburg Moscow - 1898, Vol 7 The Rhine Belgium Holland Mexico - 1898, Vol 8 Florence Naples Rome - 1898, Vol 9 Scotland England London - 1898, Vol 10 California Grand Canyon Yellowstone - 1898, Sup 1 Ireland Denmark Sweden - 1901, Sup 2 Canada Malta Gibralter - 1902, Sup 3 South Tyrol Around Lake Garda The Dolomites - 1903
Topic: Travel & History
Item Width: 13 in
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Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Balch Brothers
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Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Modified Item: No
Edition: First Edition (unstated, based on date)
Publication Year: 1897
Type: Travelogue
Era: 1800s
Illustrator: Stoddard
Author: John L Stoddard
Genre: Art & Culture, History, Travel
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 26 lb
