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The Greater Journey Americans In Paris
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Release Date 24th May 2011
Author David McCullough
7.6
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This book describes the inspiring stories of adventurous American
artists (writers, doctors, politicians, architects). These people
arrived in Paris between the years 1830 and 1900. They were
ambitious and wanted to excel in their field. Most of them had
never left home and never experienced new cultures. They weren't
guaranteed success. One example is George P. A. Healy, who had
little money and little education. He became one of the most
famous portrait painters of the day.