Reviews
"captivating...American Treasures brings to life the creation and safeguarding of the United States' establishing documents, along with other irreplaceable items that have gone undercover in times of crisis....For the historically minded reader, American Treasures holds a wealth of knowledge about the founding documents and a celebration of American life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. As Puleo himself puts it, the history of these documents is the history of America." - Parade "A novel perspective on American history that focuses on the story of the country's founding documents and the Americans who composed, safeguarded, and preserved them for the benefit of future generations. A fast moving presentation and a solid retelling of an inspiring story." - Kirkus "An engrossing account of the creation, consecration, and conservation of the documents that defined American democracy. Readers will take away a new appreciation for the vision and savvy of government officials in finding ways to insure such treasures would survive" - Library Journal "In a series of useful and interesting tangents, Puleo describes some of the histories of these documents and occasional threats they have faced since their creation. This unique, easily digestible, and well-researched saga is ideal for general readers" - Booklist "His vivid and detailed descriptions of characters and events will make readers feel like they are in the room with historic figures." - Patriot Ledger, "Stephen Puleo once again educates, enlightens, and entertains us, this time through the history of the most important documents of our democracy. A tour de force based on exhaustive research into both primary and secondary sources, he tells the miraculous stories of the survival of the most precious evidence of our freedom thanks to, until now, the unsung heroes and heroines of our past."-- David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States "There are not many secrets left in our country's storied history, and here Stephen Puleo has uncovered a true gem. American Treasures takes readers on an incredible journey filled with mystery and surprise. American Treasures is an American treasure." --Doug Most, Author of " The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway "If you yearn for a book that sweeps you through time, forging fresh new connections between past and present while reinforcing universal truths about our national aspirations, read American Treasures. It's a rich and resonant narrative history, surging with character and incident, the kind of book that you will devour for the depth and breadth of its erudition and, more simply, because it's a terrific tale, told by a fine historian who also happens to write like a seasoned novelist." --William Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Constitution and The Lincoln Letter "Stephen Puleo has written an extraordinary and truly innovative book on a subject on which hundreds of books have been written: the great American documents, most important among them the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Gettysburg Address. Puleo weaves together the fascinating story of how the documents were created, how they came to be protected in times of national crisis, and how as a result they have become ever more priceless."-- Richard R. Beeman, Author of Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution "Weaving together a riveting narrative of the effort to keep America's founding documents safe from harm during World War II with a stirring recap of the origins of the Declaration, Constitution and other precious American treasures, this is a wonderful tale. Not only does Stephen Puleo recount the little-known heroics of Archibald MacLeish, the Librarian Congress, in a post Pearl Harbor climate of fear, he also reminds us of how these "Charters of Freedom" are what truly make America exceptional." --Kenneth C. Davis, Author Don't Know Much About History, America's Hidden History "A novel perspective on American history that focuses on the story of the country's founding documents and the Americans who composed, safeguarded, and preserved them for the benefit of future generations. A fast moving presentation and a solid retelling of an inspiring story." --Kirkus Review, "Stephen Puleo once again educates, enlightens, and entertains us, this time through the history of the most important documents of our democracy. A tour de force based on exhaustive research into both primary and secondary sources, he tells the miraculous stories of the survival of the most precious evidence of our freedom thanks to, until now, the unsung heroes and heroines of our past."-- David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States "There are not many secrets left in our country's storied history, and here Stephen Puleo has uncovered a true gem. American Treasures takes readers on an incredible journey filled with mystery and surprise. American Treasures is an American treasure." --Doug Most, Author of " The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway "If you yearn for a book that sweeps you through time, forging fresh new connections between past and present while reinforcing universal truths about our national aspirations, read American Treasures. It's a rich and resonant narrative history, surging with character and incident, the kind of book that you will devour for the depth and breadth of its erudition and, more simply, because it's a terrific tale, told by a fine historian who also happens to write like a seasoned novelist." --William Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Constitution and The Lincoln Letter "Stephen Puleo has written an extraordinary and truly innovative book on a subject on which hundreds of books have been written: the great American documents, most important among them the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Gettysburg Address. Puleo weaves together the fascinating story of how the documents were created, how they came to be protected in times of national crisis, and how as a result they have become ever more priceless."-- Richard R. Beeman, Author of Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution "Weaving together a riveting narrative of the effort to keep America's founding documents safe from harm during World War II with a stirring recap of the origins of the Declaration, Constitution and other precious American treasures, this is a wonderful tale. Not only does Stephen Puleo recount the little-known heroics of Archibald MacLeish, the Librarian Congress, in a post Pearl Harbor climate of fear, he also reminds us of how these "Charters of Freedom" are what truly make America exceptional." --Kenneth C. Davis, Author Don't Know Much About History, America's Hidden History "A novel perspective on American history that focuses on the story of the country's founding documents and the Americans who composed, safeguarded, and preserved them for the benefit of future generations. A fast moving presentation and a solid retelling of an inspiring story." --Kirkus Review "An engrossing account of the creation, consecration, and conservation of the documents that defined American democracy. Readers will take away a new appreciation for the vision and savvy of government officials in finding ways to ensure such treasures would survive." --Library Journal "His vivid and detailed descriptions of characters and events will make readers feel like they are in the room with historic figures." - The Patriot Ledger, "Stephen Puleo once again educates, enlightens, and entertains us, this time through the history of the most important documents of our democracy. A tour de force based on exhaustive research into both primary and secondary sources, he tells the miraculous stories of the survival of the most precious evidence of our freedom thanks to, until now, the unsung heroes and heroines of our past."-- David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States "There are not many secrets left in our country's storied history, and here Stephen Puleo has uncovered a true gem. American Treasures takes readers on an incredible journey filled with mystery and surprise. American Treasures is an American treasure." --Doug Most, Author of " The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway "If you yearn for a book that sweeps you through time, forging fresh new connections between past and present while reinforcing universal truths about our national aspirations, read American Treasures. It's a rich and resonant narrative history, surging with character and incident, the kind of book that you will devour for the depth and breadth of its erudition and, more simply, because it's a terrific tale, told by a fine historian who also happens to write like a seasoned novelist." --William Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Constitution and The Lincoln Letter "Stephen Puleo has written an extraordinary and truly innovative book on a subject on which hundreds of books have been written: the great American documents, most important among them the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Gettysburg Address. Puleo weaves together the fascinating story of how the documents were created, how they came to be protected in times of national crisis, and how as a result they have become ever more priceless."-- Richard R. Beeman, Author of Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution "Weaving together a riveting narrative of the effort to keep America's founding documents safe from harm during World War II with a stirring recap of the origins of the Declaration, Constitution and other precious American treasures, this is a wonderful tale. Not only does Stephen Puleo recount the little-known heroics of Archibald MacLeish, the Librarian Congress, in a post Pearl Harbor climate of fear, he also reminds us of how these "Charters of Freedom" are what truly make America exceptional." --Kenneth C. Davis, Author Don't Know Much About History, America's Hidden History "A novel perspective on American history that focuses on the story of the country's founding documents and the Americans who composed, safeguarded, and preserved them for the benefit of future generations. A fast moving presentation and a solid retelling of an inspiring story." --Kirkus Review "An engrossing account of the creation, consecration, and conservation of the documents that defined American democracy. Readers will take away a new appreciation for the vision and savvy of government officials in finding ways to ensure such treasures would survive." --Library Journal, "A novel perspective on American history that focuses on the story of the country's founding documents and the Americans who composed, safeguarded, and preserved them for the benefit of future generations. A fast moving presentation and a solid retelling of an inspiring story." - Kirkus "An engrossing account of the creation, consecration, and conservation of the documents that defined American democracy. Readers will take away a new appreciation for the vision and savvy of government officials in finding ways to insure such treasures would survive" - Library Journal "In a series of useful and interesting tangents, Puleo describes some of the histories of these documents and occasional threats they have faced since their creation. This unique, easily digestible, and well-researched saga is ideal for general readers" - Booklist "His vivid and detailed descriptions of characters and events will make readers feel like they are in the room with historic figures." - Patriot Ledger, "Stephen Puleo once again educates, enlightens, and entertains us, this time through the history of the most important documents of our democracy. A tour de force based on exhaustive research into both primary and secondary sources, he tells the miraculous stories of the survival of the most precious evidence of our freedom thanks to, until now, the unsung heroes and heroines of our past."-- David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States "There are not many secrets left in our country's storied history, and here Stephen Puleo has uncovered a true gem. American Treasures takes readers on an incredible journey filled with mystery and surprise. American Treasures is an American treasure." --Doug Most, Author of " The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway "If you yearn for a book that sweeps you through time, forging fresh new connections between past and present while reinforcing universal truths about our national aspirations, read American Treasures. It's a rich and resonant narrative history, surging with character and incident, the kind of book that you will devour for the depth and breadth of its erudition and, more simply, because it's a terrific tale, told by a fine historian who also happens to write like a seasoned novelist." --William Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Constitution and The Lincoln Letter "Stephen Puleo has written an extraordinary and truly innovative book on a subject on which hundreds of books have been written: the great American documents, most important among them the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Gettysburg Address. Puleo weaves together the fascinating story of how the documents were created, how they came to be protected in times of national crisis, and how as a result they have become ever more priceless."-- Richard R. Beeman, Author of Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution "A novel perspective on American history that focuses on the story of the country's founding documents and the Americans who composed, safeguarded, and preserved them for the benefit of future generations. A fast moving presentation and a solid retelling of an inspiring story." --Kirkus Review, "Stephen Puleo once again educates, enlightens, and entertains us, this time through the history of the most important documents of our democracy. A tour de force based on exhaustive research into both primary and secondary sources, he tells the miraculous stories of the survival of the most precious evidence of our freedom thanks to, until now, the unsung heroes and heroines of our past."-- David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States "There are not many secrets left in our country's storied history, and here Stephen Puleo has uncovered a true gem. American Treasures takes readers on an incredible journey filled with mystery and surprise. American Treasures is an American treasure." --Doug Most, Author of " The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway "If you yearn for a book that sweeps you through time, forging fresh new connections between past and present while reinforcing universal truths about our national aspirations, read American Treasures. It's a rich and resonant narrative history, surging with character and incident, the kind of book that you will devour for the depth and breadth of its erudition and, more simply, because it's a terrific tale, told by a fine historian who also happens to write like a seasoned novelist." --William Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Constitution and The Lincoln Letter "Stephen Puleo has written an extraordinary and truly innovative book on a subject on which hundreds of books have been written: the great American documents, most important among them the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Gettysburg Address. Puleo weaves together the fascinating story of how the documents were created, how they came to be protected in times of national crisis, and how as a result they have become ever more priceless."-- Richard R. Beeman, Author of Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution
