Clean, tight, unmarked; very minimal wear; appears unread; Tom Thomson stands as the most important artist in Canadian history. A forerunner of the Group of Seven, Thomson's compelling works ignited a powerful national art movement that shaped the way Canadians view their land. This illustrated introduction to his work covers: Thomson's childhood and early years; his career as a commercial artist; the influence of Lawren Harris and J.E.H. MacDonald; his fame as an artist; his discovery of Algonquin Park; and the mystery surrounding his death. Near Fine Paperback Firefly Books 2002 Altona, Manitoba
