The Statue of Liberty

Images of America: New York

by Barry Moreno

The Statue of Liberty is an awesome visual journey that begins with the fantastic proposal of a French professor to give the United States a monument to commemorate the Revolutionary War alliance between the thirteen colonies and France. It documents the gift s taking symbolic form of the ancient goddess of liberty and its designation as the tallest metal statue in the world. Highlights include Liberty s construction history, her changing symbolism over the years, and her use in popular advertising and political activism. Her upraised arm has saluted scores of ships as they have passed by. Her dignity has welcomed Americans returning home from foreign parts and has given hope to newcomers seeking a fresh beginning in the land of liberty.

Genres: History, New York, Art, Travel

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 11, 2004

Reviews

[M.J. Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lady Liberty Lives!

This book was wonderful to read! I learned about the Statue of Liberty being a gift to the US from France. I read about the construction of the Statue in France, delivery of it to America, the celebrations at the Statue and the restoration of Lady Liberty in the Reagan era. This coming May (2022), my brother and I will see the Statue of Liberty in person! I recommend this book to anyone who loves American history!

[Thelma · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the title states, mostly a photo history of putting the Statue together. I enjoyed the black and white photos and the text was explanatory. This is not what I would call a true "book", and especially not a novel, but more like an abbreviated history of the Statue. I believe this author has written more extensive book(s) about the Statue.

[Madame Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

The history of the Statue of Liberty is chronicled through postcards since it was gifted to NYC in 1886. I learned more about Liberty Island and how postcards evolved.

[Elisabeth S. Gilliland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just wonderful

A wonderfully showing of photographs with explanations for all. A go-to book for the Statue fiends out there. Just a lot of fun

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My dad told me how happy he was to see The Statue of Liberty, as a young soldier in the Army. I Loved this book, all the info n pictures are wonderful.....

[Kyra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Historical pictures with captions. Cool to know that the torch toured separately at first and had to be replaced (the gold flame is Regan-era)