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Shadow of the patriarch

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Newell Convers Wyeth, who was undoubtedly the greatest illustrator in America, always considered himself a failure. The man, who did the illustrations for classic books that include Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe and Rip Van Winkle, had an affair with his daughter-in-law.

Author: Michaelis, David
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1998
Behavior, Illustrators, Wyeth, N.C.

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Shadow of the Sevso Treasure

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The late Peter Wilson, chairman of Sotheby's auction house, was involved in the sale of a rare 14-piece set of antique Roman silver. The origins of the set are disputed, and several countries claim ownership. The New York State Supreme Court will hear the case.

Author: D'arcy, David
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1993
Cases, Fraud, Antique dealers, Wilson, Peter, Compton, Spencer Douglas David

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McNamara's shadow: for 10 agonizing years, Paul Hendrickson struggled with his definitive study of Robert McNamara. 'The Living and the Dead,' due out this month, reveals the full duplicity - and humanity - of the architect of Vietnam

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Journalist Hendrickson spent a full 12 years working on his portrait of former Defense Secty McNamara. The book shows the extraordinary complexity of a man who lied about US involvement in the Vietnam War. Hendrickson's life is also profiled.

Author: Halberstam, DAvid
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1996
Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975, Bibliography, McNamara, Robert S., Hendrickson, Paul

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