Gary B. Nash
The Liberty Bell
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300171426
- author:
- Gary B. Nash
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 133 mm X 201 mm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Liberty Bell: A Symbol of American Freedom Gary B. Nash's masterful work explores the enduring legacy of one of America's most iconic symbols of freedom, the Liberty Bell. Since its creation in England in 1751, the bell has undergone a remarkable journey, surviving a precarious road to becoming a symbol of the American identity. Nash delves into the impetus behind the bell's creation and its evolutions in meaning through successive generations. He examines Pennsylvania's Quaker roots, the biblical passage from Leviticus that provided the bell's inscription, and the valiant efforts of Philadelphia's brass founders who attempted to recast the bell after it cracked upon delivery. The book also recounts the lesser-known histories of the bell's seven later trips around the nation, highlighting its role in announcing the Declaration of Independence. Drawing on fascinating primary source documents, Nash sheds new light on a symbol that continues to speak volumes about America's history and identity.
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