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Enduring Words from Our Nation's Monuments
National Geographic
March 2007
On Sale: March 20, 2007
192 pages
ISBN: 1426200269
EAN: 9781426200267
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
This poignant, first-of-its-kind book celebrates words that
define America's storied past and symbolize the drive of its
people—from the boardrooms of Manhattan to the farm fields
of Iowa. Author Ryan Coonerty highlights profound phrases
inscribed on 52 monuments and public sites. Some are famed
monuments like the Lincoln Memorial; others are simple or
stark places of honor, such as Angel Island, where immigrant
Chinese scrawled their words on imprisoning walls. Etched In Stone unfolds the American saga from four
perspectives. "In Praise of Public Lives" (Jefferson
Memorial, Martin Luther King gravesite) celebrates leaders,
thinkers, and innovators. "Ordinary Heroes" (Gettysburg
Battlefield, Korean War Memorial, Memphis Firehouse) honors
ordinary people who did extraordinary things. "Bearing
Witness" (Salem Witchcraft Victims Memorial, Clayton Jackson
McGhie Museum in Duluth) seeks to remind future generations
of horrendous moments in history that must not be repeated,
while "A More Perfect Union" (IBM School House, Dexter Gate
at Harvard University, New York Public Library) reveals the
promises of America—freedom and future. Stunning images by noted architectural photographer Carol
Highsmith enhance the powerful messages and give each site a
life and purpose beyond stone. The dramatic interplay of
words and photographs makes this a beautiful gift book that
will strongly appeal to all readers interested in American
history, architecture, culture, and art.
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