American treasures : the secret efforts to save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2016.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781250065742, 1250065747
Physical Desc
xv, 415 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acton - Adult | 973 P981 | On Shelf |
| Arlington - Adult | 973 PUL | On Shelf |
| Bedford - Adult | 973/Pul | On Shelf |
| Belmont Beech St. - Adult | 973 PUL | Storage |
| Concord - Adult | 973 Puleo | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2016.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781250065742, 1250065747
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [357]-395) and index.
Description
The "Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Gettysburg Address... American Treasures charts the little-known journeys of these American crown jewels. From the risky and audacious adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to our modern Fourth of July celebrations, American Treasures shows how the ideas captured in these documents underscore the nation's strengths and hopes, and embody its fundamental values of liberty and equality."--,Provided by publisher.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Democracy -- United States -- History.
Hiding places -- United States -- History.
Historic preservation -- Political aspects -- United States -- History.
Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865. -- Gettysburg address.
Manuscripts -- Collection and preservation -- United States -- History.
United States -- Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- History.
United States -- History -- Sources.
United States -- Politics and government -- Sources.
United States. -- Constitution.
United States. -- Declaration of Independence.
Hiding places -- United States -- History.
Historic preservation -- Political aspects -- United States -- History.
Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865. -- Gettysburg address.
Manuscripts -- Collection and preservation -- United States -- History.
United States -- Antiquities -- Collection and preservation -- History.
United States -- History -- Sources.
United States -- Politics and government -- Sources.
United States. -- Constitution.
United States. -- Declaration of Independence.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Puleo, S. (2016). American treasures: the secret efforts to save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address (First edition.). St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Puleo, Stephen. 2016. American Treasures: The Secret Efforts to Save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Puleo, Stephen. American Treasures: The Secret Efforts to Save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address St. Martin's Press, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Puleo, Stephen. American Treasures: The Secret Efforts to Save the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address First edition., St. Martin's Press, 2016.
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