Salons Colonial and Republican (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162636221)

Salons Colonial and Republican is a historical book written by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton. The book explores the evolution of salons in the United States from the colonial period to the end of the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the social and cultural significance of salons during this period, including their role in shaping political, intellectual, and artistic discourse.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the colonial period and the second part on the republican period. In the colonial period, the author discusses the emergence of salons in cities such as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, and their influence on the American Revolution. In the republican period, the author explores the impact of salons on the emerging cultural and intellectual scene in the United States.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of individual salons and their hosts, including notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. She also examines the role of women in salons, highlighting their contributions to intellectual and cultural life in the United States.Salons Colonial and Republican is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of salons, the evolution of American culture and society, and the role of women in shaping American intellectual life. With its detailed research and engaging prose, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of American history.1900. With numerous reproductions of portraits and miniatures of men and women prominent in colonial life and in the early days of the republic. Contents: A Colonial Salon; Republican Drawing-Rooms; Life in the Quaker Capital; Salons Gay and Grave; Life in the Federal City; An Early Art Centre; and Mrs. Rush and Her Salon.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.

Author: Anne Hollingsworth Wharton
ISBN-10: 116263622X
ISBN-13: 9781162636221
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d