The Man In The High-Water Boots

Francis Hopkinson Smith (1838-1915) was an American author, artist, and engineer, known not only for his contributions to literature but also for his work in the construction of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal and the foundation of the Bartholdi Statue. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Smith was the descendant of Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Trained as a c...