She needs no introduction. For decades, she's been the world's leading icon of democracy. Four million people visit her each year. She is the very symbol of America. But how well do we really know the Statue of Liberty? Did you know, for instance, that she was nearly placed on Governor's Island? Or that New York narrowly beat out Boston for the right to house the statue? Or that her nose is three feet, eight inches long?

In time to celebrate Lady Liberty's birthday this October (her 114th), this gorgeous compilation is sure to satisfy the countless requests historian Barry Moreno has received to deliver the first full-scale reference ever written on the Statue of Liberty. As its name implies, the encyclopedia promises to answer every possible question about the monument. Featuring an abundance of little-known but fascinating aspects and curiosities about her history, the book also includes a vast collection of photographs -- many never before published -- ranging from the amusing to the patriotic to the poignant. The Statue of Liberty Encyclopedia will stand as an emotional, educational, and entertaining testament to the statue's enduring significance.