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Painter in a Savage Land by Miles Harvey
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Jun 24, 2008 | ISBN 9781588367099

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“Inspired, beautiful, and wholly original. Miles Harvey is an archeologist of forgotten stories, a master of finding astounding characters folded into the crevices of withered documents. In Painter in a Savage Land, he has breathed life into a thrilling and unlikely tale that, in the end, connects us all.” Robert Kurson, author of Shadow Divers and Crashing Through

“Like some lovable sleuth of the esoteric–a sort of scholarly Columbo–Miles Harvey has a way of stumbling onto intriguing historical tales entirely missed by others. With equal parts rigor and wonder, he has transported us to a surprising dawn-world when a bewildered Europe was making its first contacts with a bizarre and vulnerable continent.” Hampton Sides, author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers

“A fantastic brew of art, exploration and exploitation. Miles Harvey’s story bristles with surprises on every page.” Laurence Bergreen, author of Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu and Over the Edge of the World: Magellan’s Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe

“Miles Harvey has outdone himself with this absorbing account of the life and work of a mysterious French artist who was the first European to record visual impressions of North America. Harvey’s investigation into the curious life, swashbuckling adventures and enduring legacy of Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues is appealing on a number of compelling levels, adeptly done with style, elegance and a sure sense of story.” Nicholas A. Basbanes, author of A Gentle Madness, Among the Gently Mad and A Splendor of Letters

“Insatiable curiosity and fierce pursuit of fact combine to create a graceful exploration of worlds old and new.” –Kirkus Reviews

“A fascinating exploration of the obscure life and violent times of Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues. … Harvey’s volume hits the sweet spot for both adventure buffs and history fans.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“One astonishing discovery after another …  Harvey’s groundbreaking, fun-to-read biography blows dust off significant swathes of history and makes for a rousing read.” –Booklist (starred review)

“[A] rip-roaring account of Le Moyne’s adventures. … It’s a testament to Harvey’s research and style that he can powerfully evoke a man about whom so few documentary traces remain.” –Entertainment Weekly

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