Inventing the American Past: The Art of F.O.C. Darley Nancy Finlay , Felix O.C. Darley (Illustrator)

Accompanies an exhibit of work by the 19th-century American draughtsman, who created some of the most enduring national stereotypes of US culture through illustrations for some of most widely read authors of the time. Contains 25 b&w illustrations (many full-page). The exhibit shows at the New York Public Library April to June 1999 and at Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania September to November. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)