James E. Taylor Sketchbook; With Sheridan up the Shenandoah Valley in 1864: Leaves From a Special Artist's Sketchbook and Diary 1890-1898

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James E. Taylor Sketchbook; With Sheridan up the Shenandoah Valley in 1864: Leaves From a Special Artist's Sketchbook and Diary 1890-1898

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James Edward Taylor (1839-1901) was an artist with Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper during the American Civil War who was assigned to cover the campaign of General Phillip Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley which began in August of 1864. Following the war, Taylor compiled over 500 narrative sketches and drawings based on his unique experience as the only artist assigned to cover General Sheridan. His sketches show heroic encounters, tragic deaths, thrilling victories, defeats, and all manner of military activity. Taylor also drew pictures depicting places, buildings, and scenes of local interest and character. All of these are tied together by a narrative.

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Taylor, James E

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James Edward Taylor (1839-1901) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his training as an artist began. He attended Robert Conner's Academy of Art under the patronage of Nicholas Longworth. Family circumstances required that he enter the work force, but he continued to study art, learning lithography and oil painting. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Taylor enlisted in the 10th New York Volunteers and served for two years. After his military service, Taylor obtained a posi...