As artist and nature preservationist Scott Varn pages through his rare 1872 2-volume edition of
Picturesque America, he tours 19th century America through 950 steel and wood engravings.
From natural treasures and wilderness secrets to proud cityscapes, this was the United States as
found and preserved by eminent artists who explored the country.
Wondering about the fate of the many locations in his books, Scott set out on a mission to find the
sites and preserve current views through his ink washes and wood cut prints. He has visited 311
sites and his passion has become a non-profit organization of artists in seven states.
Adventuresome artists explore and find some sites unspoiled and others lost in development.
Their art and fundraising help the Appalachian Conservancy, Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage
Corridor, Pisgah National Forest, and similar groups.
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All Lanier Library programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated.
In our February Display Case : Learn about Javanese shadow puppets from the collection of Vicky Jackson.