Captured history

"Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of the iconic Charles Moore photograph"--Provided by publisher.

Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of the iconic Dorothea Lange photograph of a migrant mother during the Great Depression.

Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of the iconic Cecil Stoughton's photograph taken just hours after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 of Lyndon Baines Johnson taking the presidential oath of office on Air Force One.

Beginning with the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861 and continuing through the entire Civil War, Mathew Brady and his employees chronicled the long, bloody conflict, bringing images of war directly to the people.

Discusses team photographer Alfred Gregory's pictures of the May 1953 expedition during which he captured Hillary and Norgay, with the imposing Himalayas spread out behind them, as they neared the summit of Mount Everest.

"On point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the saga of the Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins in the early 1960s to life. Readers will learn about the four brave college students who started it all, as well as the many who came after. These events changed the world. The photographer who took the photographs shown in this book is now in his 90s, but he agreed to an exclusive interview for this book."--Provided by publisher.