1938
Spear, Sheldon![1938](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/444/44429192/CHSBZCOP0344429192.jpg)
Erika Funke, WVIA Senior Producer/Program Host, recommends this book:
"The word "panorama" was introduced in the 1780s by Irish Artist Robert Barker,
derived from Greek roots suggesting "a complete view." Barker hoped the viewer
would "feel as if really on the spot."
In titling his study 1938: American Historical Panorama, Dr. Spear
signals his aim in examining this pivotal year, giving us the "big picture"
but also human stories th...