Tom Wedgwood, The First Photographer: An Account Of His Life, His Discovery And His Friendship With Samuel Taylor Coleridge

By R. B. Litchfield

Tom Wedgwood, The First Photographer: An Account Of His Life, His Discovery And His Friendship With Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a book written by R. B. Litchfield that tells the story of Tom Wedgwood, who is widely recognized as the first person to experiment with photography. The book provides a detailed account of Wedgwood's life, from his childhood to his early death, and explores his relationship with the famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The author takes readers on a journey through Wedgwood's scientific experiments, which eventually led to the discovery of photography. The book also examines Wedgwood's personal life, including his struggles with illness and his relationships with family and friends. Throughout the book, Litchfield weaves in the story of Wedgwood's friendship with Coleridge, who was a key figure in the Romantic movement. The two men shared a deep intellectual connection, and their conversations about art, science, and philosophy had a profound impact on Wedgwood's work.Overall, Tom Wedgwood, The First Photographer: An Account Of His Life, His Discovery And His Friendship With Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a fascinating look at the life and legacy of a pioneering photographer, and the important role he played in the history of photography and the arts.Including The Letters Of Coleridge To The Wedgwoods And An Examination Of Accounts Of Alleged Earlier Photographic Discoveries.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163450073
• ISBN13: 9781163450079
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"