Finley Taylor Collection III, Return From Battle: Portaits and Prose by Romano, Mark; Johnson, Anne - 2017

Publishing by Romano, 2017. paperback. Very Good. 0x0x0. Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. Finley Taylor was a turn-of-the-century photographer who documented life in Richwood, West Virginia. For 38 years, Taylor captured the essence of the logging era, traveling with his cumbersome camera to photograph families living and working in the rugged camps. He was also a skilled portrait photographer, known for his ability to portray the "souls" of his subjects [1].Taylor's work offers a window into a specific time and place, showcasing not only the physical aspects of life in a logging community but also the character of the people who lived there. His dedication to his craft is evident in the length of his career, and his impact is felt in the way he preserved a way of life for future generations [1].While the reason for his abrupt retirement in 1949 remains unclear, Finley Taylor left behind a legacy as a photographer ahead of his time. His work continues to inspire photographers today.