1876 "The Centennial Liberty Bell" by Jos S. Longshore and Benjamin L. Knowles
1876 "The Centennial Liberty Bell" by Jos S. Longshore and Benjamin L. Knowles
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In honor of the centennial celebration of the United States, hundreds of authors and publishers produced books that highlighted various aspects of America.
One work that helped celebrate the American Centennial was J.S. Longshores and B.L. Knowles' “Centennial Liberty Bell”.
This outlines the history and traditions of Independence Hall, the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the various exhibits of the celebration.
Includes an appendix embracing the opening ceremony of the Centennial Exposition (or Celebration) which boasted industrial exhibits from all over the world celebrating the first 100 years of American freedom.
Published by Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, Philadelphia, 1876. First edition. 195pp.
Size: 5.25" x 7.5"
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