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Out of Rushmore's Shadow

- The Luigi Del Bianco Story - An Italian Immigrant's Unsung Role as Chief Carver

Om Out of Rushmore's Shadow

Sometimes history does not tell you the whole story. When 8-year-old Lou Del Bianco finds out that his Grandpa Luigi was the Chief Carver on Mount Rushmore, his young life is instantly changed. Follow Lou’s journey as he and his Uncle Caesar make the painful discovery that Luigi is not even mentioned in the most definitive book on Rushmore. Cheer them on as you read the historic documents they unearth from the Library of Congress that not only tell Luigi’s story but also prove his great importance. Finally, ride the roller-coaster of the 25 year journey to get Luigi the recognition he deserves. Out of Rushmore’s Shadow is the dramatic and touching story of Luigi’s legacy and the immigrant’s struggle.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780998998725
  • Bindende:
  • Paperback
  • Sider:
  • 350
  • Utgitt:
  • 11. september 2017
  • Dimensjoner:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vekt:
  • 513 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-4 uker
Forventet levering: 12. desember 2024

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Sometimes history does not tell you the whole story.
When 8-year-old Lou Del Bianco finds out that his Grandpa Luigi was the Chief Carver on Mount Rushmore, his young life is instantly changed. Follow Lou’s journey as he and his Uncle Caesar make the painful discovery that Luigi is not even mentioned in the most definitive book on Rushmore. Cheer them on as you read the historic documents they unearth from the Library of Congress that not only tell Luigi’s story but also prove his great importance. Finally, ride the roller-coaster of the 25 year journey to get Luigi the recognition he deserves. Out of Rushmore’s Shadow is the dramatic and touching story of Luigi’s legacy and the immigrant’s struggle.

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