(Tomb of Kosciusko at West Point) William H. Bartlett. American Scenery. London, 1839. $105.00

"The Tomb of Kosciusko"

In October 18, 1776 Kosciuszko was commissioned as Colonel of Engineers by the Continental Congress and began his outstanding service of fortifying battle sites, many of which became turning points in America's fight for independence against the British. (Wikipedia) He was a professor at West Point.

Travel books with descriptive text and engraved illustrations were enormously popular during the 19th century.  William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) was one of the most talented and prolific of travel artists.  He made several trips to the United States in order to gather sketches for a book about the United States and Eastern Canada to be written by N.P. Willis and published by George Virtue. This work entitled American Scenery, described the natural wonders, architectural monuments and city landmarks of America.

8 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches sheet.  
Hand colored steel engraving..  
Crisp impression.  Excellent condition.