Statue Of Liberty: Keeper Of Dreams
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Standing at the threshold of the New World, arms raised and torch blazing, the Statue of Liberty has for over a century embodied the dreams and aspirations of millions who crossed oceans in search of freedom and a better life. Statue of Liberty: Keeper of Dreams chronicles the rich and storied history of America's most iconic monument, tracing its origins as a gift of Franco-American friendship through its transformation into the universal symbol of liberty, hope, and immigration that it remains today. Written with the authority of a journalist and project coordinator for the Statue of Liberty National Monument, Margo Nash presents a vivid and deeply researched account that weaves together architectural history, political symbolism, and the deeply human stories of the immigrants who passed beneath Lady Liberty's gaze. The narrative illuminates the monument's enduring cultural significance — not merely as a feat of engineering, but as a living testament to the American ideal — leaving the reader to wonder: what does it truly mean to keep a dream alive?
Author: Margo Nash
Format: Paperback
Genre: American history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Standing at the threshold of the New World, arms raised and torch blazing, the Statue of Liberty has for over a century embodied the dreams and aspirations of millions who crossed oceans in search of freedom and a better life. Statue of Liberty: Keeper of Dreams chronicles the rich and storied history of America's most iconic monument, tracing its origins as a gift of Franco-American friendship through its transformation into the universal symbol of liberty, hope, and immigration that it remains today. Written with the authority of a journalist and project coordinator for the Statue of Liberty National Monument, Margo Nash presents a vivid and deeply researched account that weaves together architectural history, political symbolism, and the deeply human stories of the immigrants who passed beneath Lady Liberty's gaze. The narrative illuminates the monument's enduring cultural significance — not merely as a feat of engineering, but as a living testament to the American ideal — leaving the reader to wonder: what does it truly mean to keep a dream alive?