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John Lawson Stoddard

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American writer (1850-1931)

United StatesHistorical FiguresLived 1850 to 1931 · aged 81
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John Lawson Stoddard was an American lecturer, author and photographer. He was a pioneer in the use of the stereopticon or magic lantern, adding photographs to his popular lectures about his travels around the world.

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The Main Street of Gibraltar. Photo by Stoddard from his book GibraltarThe Main Street of Gibraltar. Photo by Stoddard from his book GibraltarSt.-Valentin, Merano, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from LecturesSt.-Valentin, Merano, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from LecturesGutenberg Monument, Frankfurt, Germany. Photo by Stoddard from LecturesGutenberg Monument, Frankfurt, Germany. Photo by Stoddard from LecturesThe German Protestant Church, Meran, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from LecturesThe German Protestant Church, Meran, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from LecturesSchloss-Forst, Algund, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from LecturesSchloss-Forst, Algund, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from Lectures

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John Lawson Stoddard was an American lecturer, author and photographer. He was a pioneer in the use of the stereopticon or magic lantern, adding photographs to his popular lectures about his travels around the world. Because he published books related to his travels, he is credited with developing the genre of travelogues.

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United States
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Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
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deceased
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Lived 1850 to 1931 · aged 81
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