statue of liberty (new york, n.y.)

Recounts the history of one of the largest monuments in the world, including how it was executed in France, shipped to America, and erected in New York Harbor.

Details the inspiration for and history of Emma Lazarus' sonnet which is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty's plaque.

Discusses all the planning and efforts that went into the construction of one of the most famous symbols of the United States, the Statue of Liberty.

Lady Liberty steps down from her pedestal one morning to see the country of which she represents and sees the cities and towns, deserts and mountains, and scores of people who make America their home.

An account of the planning, carving and installation of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States.

Tells the story of the Statue of Liberty, explaining how and why it was created.

Describes the creation of the huge statue given by France to the United States and its erection in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty.

Presents an illustrated biography of the Statue of Liberty, describing who designed it and why, and how it came to become a symbol of the United States.

Panoramas, cross sections, and diagrams provide a detailed portrayal of the construction of the Statue of Liberty, one of the nineteenth century's greatest engineering feats.

Describes the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty and its importance as a symbol of freedom.