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001 10884324
005 20140922160234.0
008 131118s2014 caua b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2013040983
020 $a9781452127170 (hardback)
020 $a1452127174 (hardback)
024 $a99959267210
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn855905587
035 $a(NNC)10884324
040 $aDLC$beng$erda$cDLC$dYDXCP$dBTCTA$dBDX$dOCO$dUKMGB$dNhCcYBP
042 $apcc
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050 00 $aF203.4.L73$bS23 2014
082 00 $a975/.3$223
084 $aARC024010$aART026000$2bisacsh
100 1 $aSacher, Jason,$eauthor.
245 10 $aLincoln Memorial :$bthe story and design of an American monument /$cby Jay Sacher ; illustrations by Chad Gowey.
264 1 $aSan Francisco :$bChronicle Books,$c[2014]
300 $a104 pages :$bcolor illustrations ;$c22 cm
336 $atext$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$2rdacarrier
520 $a"Though Abraham Lincoln remains one of the most beloved figures in American history and millions of people visit the Lincoln Memorial each year, few are familiar with the intriguing stories behind this national monument. In authoritative yet friendly text and handsome watercolor illustrations, this volume reveals fascinating facts about the monument's design and construction, historic events that took place there, and insights into the role this elegant edifice has played in the creation of a national identity. From 19th-century political infighting to Martin Luther King Jr. and beyond, this is a celebration of an iconic American and a famous memorial-- and the ideal gift for architecture lovers and history buffs"--$cProvided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
650 0 $aLincoln Memorial (Washington, D.C.)
600 10 $aLincoln, Abraham,$d1809-1865$xMonuments$zWashington (D.C.)
651 0 $aWashington (D.C.)$xBuildings, structures, etc.
650 7 $aARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments.$2bisacsh
650 7 $aART / Sculpture & Installation.$2bisacsh
700 1 $aGowey, Chad,$eillustrator.
852 00 $boff,ave$hF203.4.L73$iS23 2014