The wonder and beauty of butterflies and moths mdash; including their miraculous transformations mdash; have fascinated nature enthusiasts for thousands of years. Rendered from an exquisitely rare nineteenth-century portfolio; the butterfly hues and shapes that have dazzled humankind for centuries are displayed here with magnificent precision.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Hes not only a great artist; hes a historian for Ashe CountyBy Paula KThis is a must-have for any Shoemaker fan. He explains the history/background of his paintings with often delightful stories and anecdotes from a simpler time. Hes not only a great artist; hes a historian for Ashe County; NC.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. For Lovers of the Virginia Creeper TrailBy CustomerI was drawn to this book because I had hiked along the popular Virginia Creeper Trail and thought it was so beautiful. I had never much thought about the fact that it was once an important railroad line to many small towns and communities and the impact it made on the lives of these rural folk. The stories and poetry are nostalgic and entertaining and blend seamlessly with the beautifully done paintings and drawings. I would recommend for those who love the mountains; trains or small town rural life.