Matthew Davis – A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore
In his new book, Matthew Davis explores one of the most iconic monuments in America—and perhaps the world. For nearly a century, Mount Rushmore has loomed large in the American imagination, but its origin story is far more complex than most visitors ever realize. From the slow, decades-long path to its creation, to the artistic and engineering challenges faced by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and the 400 men who carved the mountain, the monument’s history reveals layers that extend well beyond its granite faces.
Davis argues that Rushmore likely couldn’t be built today—not only because of its sheer…
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