1834-1904

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, a powerful symbol of freedom and the American dream. For decades, the myth has persisted that the statue was a grand gift from France, but Mitchell reveals how she was in fact the pet project of one quixotic and visionary French sculptor, Fr?d?ric Auguste Bartholdi. Bartholdi not only forged this 151-foot-tall colossus in a workshop in Paris and transported her across the ocean, but battled to raise money for the statue and make her a reality.

Presents the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its completion, how it was transported from France to the United States, and other interesting facts.

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.

In parallel stories, a Ukrainian Jewish family prepares to emigrate to the United States in the late 1800s, and Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designs, raises funds for, and builds the Statue of Liberty in honor of the United States' centennial.

Presents the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its completion, how it was transported from France to the United States, and more.

A history of the Statue of Liberty that discusses the design of the sculpture, the people who created it, and the events in France and the United States that influenced them.

Traces the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty from its conception by the French sculptor Bartholdi in the 1860's to the present day.

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.