Edmonia: A Novel of a Boundary-Breaking American Sculptress by Brianne Baker Har
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Edmonia: A Novel of a Boundary-Breaking American Sculptress by Brianne Baker Har. But Wildfire's older half-brother, Samuel, has been making other plans for his gifted sibling. Edmonia by Brianne Baker. Title Edmonia. Author Brianne Baker. Format Hardcover. Publisher Kensington Publishing. Edmonia by Brianne Baker Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description For readers of Vanessa Miller, Sheila Williams, Victoria Christopher Murray and Tracy Chevalier, the story of an unconventional woman who overcame adversity to create enduring tributes in stone to her race and times. The life of pioneering Black Neoclassical sculptor Edmonia Lewis - from the Civil War-era Midwest to Boston's abolitionist circles, to Rome's expatriate community - is resurrected in this stunning debut biographical readers of Vanessa Miller, Sheila Williams, Victoria Christopher Murray and Tracy Chevalier, the story of an unconventional woman who overcame adversity to create enduring tributes in stone to her race and times. The life of pioneering Black Neoclassical sculptor Edmonia Lewis - from the Civil War-era Midwest to Boston's abolitionist circles, to Rome's expatriate community - is resurrected in this stunning debut biographical novel."I plan to be a sculptor, to memorialize forever the great men and women of my race, and those who have fought for our cause."At the age of 8, orphaned, precocious Wildfire seems fated to a life of toil selling her handmade crafts to Niagara Falls tourists alongside her Ojibwe aunts. But Wildfire's older half-brother, Samuel, has been making other plans for his gifted sibling. Soon, she is set on a new trajectory-and with it comes her birth name, Edmonia, and a revelation about her true at the home of a trusted benefactor while Samuel makes his fortune in California, Edmonia flourishes-despite her abhorrence for etiquette lessons. Privately nurturing artistic ambitions, she advances through the abolitionist's prep school and lands at Oberlin College. But at Oberlin lies a devastating trap- Edmonia is accused of poisoning, nearly fatally, two friends, with tainted ensues is a headline-making trial, a vicious attack by a white mob-and a bold journey that will lead Edmonia from a crucial introduction in Boston to a vibrant community of celebrated expatriate women artists in Rome, and encounters with such distinguished figures as President Ulysses S. Grant, Pope Pius IX, and Frederick , Edmonia's success is plagued by stinging critiques, potent racism, and haunting self-doubt. She must decide, too, whether to abandon her romantic entanglements, or devote herself to bringing to life her visions of beauty and justice-and hopefully, forge her place in a rapidly changing world. Details ISBN 1496754875 ISBN-13 9781496754875 Title Edmonia Author Brianne Baker Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 336 Publisher Kensington Publishing GEItemID:177702182; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
