Woo Skin - Shop now
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$2.99 with 59 percent savings
Print List Price: $7.24

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.

Audiobook Price: $6.08

Save: $4.09 (67%)

You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Charles River Editors
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Statue of Liberty: The History and Legacy of America’s Most Famous Statue Kindle Edition

by Charles River Editors (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
*Includes pictures
*Includes accounts of the construction by newspapers and men who worked on the Statue of Liberty
*Includes a bibliography for further reading
*Includes a table of contents

“[A] masterpiece of the human spirit [that] endures as a highly potent symbol—inspiring contemplation, debate and protest—of ideals such as liberty, peace, human rights, abolition of slavery, democracy and opportunity.” - The UNESCO "Statement of Significance" describing the Statue of Liberty

Among America’s countless monuments and landmarks, none embody the principles of the nation quite like Lady Liberty, the colossal statue that stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. A gift from the French that was built and transported in the late 19th century, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of the United States’ guaranty of individual freedom, and its location took on added meaning as it welcomed millions of immigrants sailing across the Atlantic to nearby Ellis Island. As one incoming Greek immigrant remembered, “I saw the Statue of Liberty. And I said to myself, ‘Lady, you're such a beautiful! [sic] You opened your arms and you get all the foreigners here. Give me a chance to prove that I am worth it, to do something, to be someone in America.’ And always that statue was on my mind."

People around the world are instantly familiar with the statue today, whether from seeing pictures or depictions of it or actually visiting it and going inside, but the story of its construction is just as fascinating. Conceived as a monument that would commemorate the crucial alliance between America and France, the statue was a massive undertaking, from fundraising to the construction of the sculpture and a pedestal. The project took several years and a precarious transport of the statue’s pieces across the Atlantic to New York, where it was officially dedicated in 1886 and celebrated with a ticker tape parade. Even before that, the statue was so famous on both sides of the Atlantic that the head and torch had been displayed at various exhibits prior to the completion of the statue.

Ironically, given the widespread fame of the Statue of Liberty, its history was turbulent and controversial. While those who conceived of the statue had a difficult time securing the funding, there were arguments over where the statue should go, and how everything from the pedestal to the statue itself should be built. In hindsight, it seems like a foregone conclusion that one of America’s most famous monuments would be completed, but it would actually take almost 15 years for the Statue of Liberty to be designed, constructed, and completed, and the lion’s share of the credit would go not to Americans but to dedicated French artists and engineers who pushed on with the work against major obstacles and heavy odds.

The Statue of Liberty: The History and Legacy of America’s Most Famous Statue chronicles the design and construction of Lady Liberty. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Statue of Liberty like never before, in no time at all.
Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    66 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    December 23, 2014
  4. File size
    3.3 MB
  5. Page Flip
    Enabled
  6. Word Wise
    Enabled
  7. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00REX6LDQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Charles River Editors (December 23, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 23, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 66 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Charles River Editors

Charles River Editors

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Charles River Editors is a digital publishing company that creates compelling, educational content. In addition to publishing original titles, we help clients create traditional and media-enhanced books.

To sign up for our mailing list, which offers weekly specials and free books, please visit http://charlesre.wufoo.com/forms/charles-river-editors/

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
32 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Top reviews from the United States

  • George K Todd Jr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelllent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Great gift for a child. Easy to read and understand.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Pete
    3.0 out of 5 stars Talk about small type font
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Good book, good information but you need a magnifying glass to read it.
    Helpful
     Report
  • DD Gott - Donadees Corner
    5.0 out of 5 stars LIFE AND LIBERTY
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    Wow what a story. I know that in school this was part of the studies but I think that we as a nation should revisit this and remind ourselves of what it means to our nation. Fantastic read!
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Samuel D. Bradley II
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great little read.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    An excellent book, revealing struggles to build the monument, and how they were overcome.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Annie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
    I visited the statue in September 2018 with my daughter and son-in-law. It was a wonderful sight to see. I really enjoyed the book with all of the pictures. Such a undertaking. A New York vacation I'll never forget.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Movie Lover
    1.0 out of 5 stars Poor writing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Wow, this book certainly needs editing for punctuation. It reads like an elementary school child's essay. Most of the information appears to be lifted from websites I have already accessed for free. The print is tiny, and the grainy, pixelated, black and white photos are too. Save your money.
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Exactly as expected
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report