Mathew Brady: Civil War Photographer

by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk

A biography of the pioneering photographer, who is known for his unique portrayal of the Civil War, as well as for portraits of such personalities as Lincoln, Grant, Lee, and others

64 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1997

About the author

Elizabeth Van Steenwyk is the award-winning author of more than seventy published books for young people. After graduating from Knox College, she went on to spend ten years writing for radio and television with a concentration on children's programming. She lives in California.

Reviews

[Mike Kauffeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading about the man who was responsible for the Civil War photos I have studied for years...Nice mix of his photos and his story.

[J. S. Seebauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a GREAT deal about Mathew Brady as a person, not merely his works. Fascinating.

[Sandybear76]

A good biography for students. You see Mathew Brady's photo in every Civil War book but this book gives you the story behind the photographer. Not much is truly known about his early life but his later life was all about learning about photos, taking photos, and learning more. I found it very interesting book to read and it was a quick read for me.

[10-11 Caden · Rating 3 out of 5]

i learned alot of things from this book. one i didnt know they took pictures in the 1800s and there good ones. Mathew B. Brady took pictures of war. when he got older he couldnt see as well so his assistants took the pictures with him in the background in deep thought. it was ful or information.