Nancy Siegel is a Professor of Art History and Culinary History at Towson University. Recent publications include The Cultured Canvas: New Perspectives on American Landscape Painting.

'Through Siegel’s comprehensive research, engaging storytelling, and curation of illustrations, Susie Barstow seemingly speaks for herself, reminding us of her rightful place in the legacy of American landscape painting—and challenging us to reimagine that legacy altogether.' - Emily Snow, Daily Art Magazine

• Introduction; 1 ‘I Will Overcome Every Barrier to Success’—The Making of Miss Barstow’s Dainty Studio; 2 An Uphill Climb—The Inveterate Hiker, Susie M. Barstow; 3 ‘Washing in a Teaspoon of Water, I Will be a Model Traveler’ ; 4 The Maine Event—Life in Sebago and Beyond; Conclusion The (almost) Last Will and Testament of Susie M. Barstow; Acknowledgments; Appendix A: List of Works; Exhibited by Susie M. Barstow; Notes; Bibliography; List of Illustrations; Index

Nancy Siegel is a Professor of Art History and Culinary History at Towson University. Recent publications include The Cultured Canvas: New Perspectives on American Landscape Painting.

'Through Siegel’s comprehensive research, engaging storytelling, and curation of illustrations, Susie Barstow seemingly speaks for herself, reminding us of her rightful place in the legacy of American landscape painting—and challenging us to reimagine that legacy altogether.' - Emily Snow, Daily Art Magazine

• Introduction; 1 ‘I Will Overcome Every Barrier to Success’—The Making of Miss Barstow’s Dainty Studio; 2 An Uphill Climb—The Inveterate Hiker, Susie M. Barstow; 3 ‘Washing in a Teaspoon of Water, I Will be a Model Traveler’ ; 4 The Maine Event—Life in Sebago and Beyond; Conclusion The (almost) Last Will and Testament of Susie M. Barstow; Acknowledgments; Appendix A: List of Works; Exhibited by Susie M. Barstow; Notes; Bibliography; List of Illustrations; Index

Nancy Siegel is a Professor of Art History and Culinary History at Towson University. Recent publications include The Cultured Canvas: New Perspectives on American Landscape Painting.

'Through Siegel’s comprehensive research, engaging storytelling, and curation of illustrations, Susie Barstow seemingly speaks for herself, reminding us of her rightful place in the legacy of American landscape painting—and challenging us to reimagine that legacy altogether.' - Emily Snow, Daily Art Magazine

• Introduction; 1 ‘I Will Overcome Every Barrier to Success’—The Making of Miss Barstow’s Dainty Studio; 2 An Uphill Climb—The Inveterate Hiker, Susie M. Barstow; 3 ‘Washing in a Teaspoon of Water, I Will be a Model Traveler’ ; 4 The Maine Event—Life in Sebago and Beyond; Conclusion The (almost) Last Will and Testament of Susie M. Barstow; Acknowledgments; Appendix A: List of Works; Exhibited by Susie M. Barstow; Notes; Bibliography; List of Illustrations; Index