[Thomas Nast (1840 - 1902) was a German-born American caricaturist and editorial cartoonist who is considered to be the "Father of the American Cartoon". Among his notable works were the creation of the modern version of Santa Claus, the male personification of the United States government, Uncle Sam, as well as the political symbols of both major United States political parties: the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey. He was born in the barracks of Landau, Germany (in the Rhine Palatinate), the son of a trombonist in the 9th regiment Bavarian band...]
About the author: Morton Keller is Spector Professor of History emeritus at Brandeis. He has taught at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and Oxford. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the British Academy.
Condition: This book is in fair to good condition. The slip cover is very torn and ripped but the book itself is in great condition minus some water marks on the front cover. See photos for reference.
Dimensions: 8 1/2 inches wide by 1 foot tall Medium Size Book
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