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When the crated monument first arrived in New York Harbor, few could have foreseen the central place the Statue of Liberty would come to occupy in the American imagination. In this book, cultural historian and scholar of French history Edward Berenson tells the little-known stories of the statue's improbable beginnings, transatlantic connections, and the changing meanings it has held for each successive generation.
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The Confessions of Nat Turner (1831) is a historical pamphlet by Nat Turner and Thomas Ruffin Gray. Published shortly after Turner's execution, The Confessions of Nat Turner is comprised of an interview with the revolutionary in the days leading up to his death, as well as independent research conducted by Gray, an attorney who represented some of the rebels involved. "And on the 12th of May, 1828, I heard a loud noise in the heavens, and the Spirit...
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The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most beloved and well-known monuments. This book chronicles Lady Liberty's 21-year journey from conception to completion. Written for middle-school students (aged 9-14 years), this text considers the statue's fascinating history combined with images, brief biographies of the statue's main contributors, and a timeline of events. Additional features include a "Did You Know... ?" section, with interesting facts...
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