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Day Before Yesterday: Reminiscences Of A Varied Life (1920)

Day Before Yesterday: Reminiscences Of A Varied Life (1920)

Armstrong, Maitland
Armstrong, Margaret

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ISBN10: 1164617818
ISBN13: 9781164617815
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Day Before Yesterday: Reminiscences Of A Varied Life is a memoir written by Maitland Armstrong and published in 1920. The book is a personal account of Armstrong's life, from his childhood in New York City to his travels around the world as an artist and collector. Armstrong was a prominent figure in the art world, and his memoir offers a unique perspective on the art scene in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Armstrong's life, including his early years as the son of a wealthy businessman, his education at Harvard University, and his travels to Europe and Asia. Armstrong writes about his experiences as an artist, his friendships with other artists and collectors, and his involvement in the art market. He also shares anecdotes about his personal life, including his marriage and family.Throughout the book, Armstrong provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited and the people he met. He writes about his encounters with famous artists such as John Singer Sargent and James McNeill Whistler, and his experiences at art exhibitions and auctions. The memoir is also notable for its insights into the social and cultural milieu of the time, including the role of women in society and the impact of technological advancements on daily life.Overall, Day Before Yesterday: Reminiscences Of A Varied Life is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in the art world, as well as a valuable historical document of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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.

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