{"product_id":"9781931414432","title":"Statue of Liberty","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe true story of America's most beloved symbol -- a tale of art and idealism.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  With her right hand she lifts a torch, the light of liberty. In her left hand she holds a book whose cover reads \"JULY IV MDCCLXXVI,\" the date of the signing of the United States' Declaration of Independence. Under her left foot is a broken chain, a symbol of the end of slavery.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The Statue of Liberty pays homage to what is best about the United States, yet it originated in France. Living under the repressive rule of a self-proclaimed emperor, sculptors Édouard de Laboulaye and Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi wanted to show their countrymen that tyranny is not inevitable and that there is a place in the world where all citizens have \"unalienable rights\" that no government can take from them.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  After two decades of planning, cajoling, fundraising, designing and building, these artists brought their dream of \"Liberty\" across the ocean. Now, 125 years after she was placed on her pedestal in New York Harbor, she continues to inspire people all over the world.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  So does her story.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Mann","offers":[{"title":"Mikaya Press |  Hardback  |  2011-04-14","offer_id":46011517993215,"sku":"9781931414432","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_6d4ede1f-55af-47a5-bffe-7ba14bb81cf9.jpg?v=1723062311","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781931414432","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}