A biography of a mountain : the making and meaning of Mount Rushmore /
This timely history traces the complicated story of Mt. Rushmore as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Matthew Davis explores the Black Hills as sacred Native land, the political forces that created the monument, the outsized role of sculptor Gutzon Borglum, and the lasting impact of events like W...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
St. Martin's Press,
2025.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | This timely history traces the complicated story of Mt. Rushmore as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Matthew Davis explores the Black Hills as sacred Native land, the political forces that created the monument, the outsized role of sculptor Gutzon Borglum, and the lasting impact of events like Wounded Knee and Indian Boarding Schools. Blending history and reportage, he shows how Mt. Rushmore became a national symbol--and why it remains a site of debate and controversy today. |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 313 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781250285102 1250285100 |