Newhall B. The Daguerreotype in America

Duell, Sloan & Pearce, 1961. — 264 p.The book is divided into four parts; An Art and An Industry, in which Newhall takes the mostly accepted chronological view of history; Plates, in which are included major examples of the daguerreotype “art” showing that the daguerreotype was principally used to record people, places, and occasionally things; A Technique and a Craft, in which is explained “The American Process;” and Biographies and Notes.Newhall’s account of the history and process is easily read, making for a satisfying introduction to the daguerreotype in America.