Statue of Liberty: A Tale of Two Countries (Wonders of the World Book)

Mann, Elizabeth

ISBN 10: 1931414432 / ISBN 13: 9781931414432

Published by Mikaya Press, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Statue of Liberty: A Tale of Two Countries (Wonders of the World Book)
• Publisher: Mikaya Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931414432
• ISBN 13: 9781931414432
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Witschonke, Alan
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The true story of America's most beloved symbol -- a tale of art and idealism.

With her right hand she lifts a torch, the light of liberty. In her left hand she holds a book whose cover reads "JULY IV MDCCLXXVI," the date of the signing of the United States' Declaration of Independence. Under her left foot is a broken chain, a symbol of the end of slavery.

The Statue of Liberty pays homage to what is best about the United States, yet it originated in France. Living under the repressive rule of a self-proclaimed emperor, sculptors Édouard de Laboulaye and Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi wanted to show their countrymen that tyranny is not inevitable and that there is a place in the world where all citizens have "unalienable rights" that no government can take from them.

After two decades of planning, cajoling, fundraising, designing and building, these artists brought their dream of "Liberty" across the ocean. Now, 125 years after she was placed on her pedestal in New York Harbor, she continues to inspire people all over the world.

So does her story.

About the Author

Elizabeth Mann is the author of 12 other titles in the Wonders of the World series, which was cited by Booklist as a 10-best non-fiction series.

Alan Witschonke has illustrated six of books in the Wonders of the World series.