Bibliograph

Out of Rushmore's shadow, the Luigi Del Bianco story ; an Italian immigrant's unsung role as chief carver, Lou Del Bianco ; edited by Dolores Alfieri ; foreword by Anthony Fasano

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Out of Rushmore's shadow, the Luigi Del Bianco story ; an Italian immigrant's unsung role as chief carver, Lou Del Bianco ; edited by Dolores Alfieri ; foreword by Anthony Fasano

Language

eng

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individual biography

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portraitsfacsimilesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Out of Rushmore's shadow

Oclc number

1009084434

Responsibility statement

Lou Del Bianco ; edited by Dolores Alfieri ; foreword by Anthony Fasano

Sub title

the Luigi Del Bianco story ; an Italian immigrant's unsung role as chief carver

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Part I. Discovering Luigi is missing -- Part II. Finding Luigi -- Part III. Defending Luigi -- Epilogue

resource.variantTitle

Luigi Del Bianco story

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