John Lawson Stoddard
American writer (1850-1931) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 81
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 Gibraltar
St.-Valentin, Merano, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from Lectures
Gutenberg Monument, Frankfurt, Germany. Photo by Stoddard from Lectures
The German Protestant Church, Meran, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from Lectures
Schloss-Forst, Algund, South Tyrol, Italy. Photo by Stoddard from LecturesAbout this person
Because he published books related to his travels, he is credited with developing the genre of travelogues.
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United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1850 to 1931 · aged 81
