| The Statue of Liberty Contributor(s): Moreno, Barry (Author) |
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ISBN: 073853689X ISBN-13: 9780738536897 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $21.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Architecture | Buildings - Landmarks & Monuments - Travel | Museums, Tours, Points Of Interest |
| Dewey: 974.71 |
| LCCN: 2004109814 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.48" W x 9.2" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Locality - New York, N.Y. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Feel the power of Lady Liberty The Statue of Liberty is an awesome visual journey that begins with the fantastic proposal of a French professor to give the United States a monument to commemorate the Revolutionary War alliance between the 13 colonies and France. It documents the gift's taking symbolic form of the ancient goddess of liberty and its designation as the tallest metal statue in the world. Highlights include Liberty's construction history, her changing symbolism over the years, and her use in popular advertising and political activism. Her upraised arm has saluted scores of ships as they have passed by. See how her dignity has welcomed Americans returning home from foreign parts and has given hope to newcomers seeking a fresh beginning in the land of liberty. |
Contributor Bio(s): Moreno, Barry: - Author Barry Moreno works in the Museum Services Division at the Statue of Liberty National Monument. He is the author of Arcadia Publishing s Ellis Island and several other books, including The Statue of Liberty Encyclopedia and the Encyclopedia of Ellis Island. |