The Constitution of the United States of America with the Declaration of Independence

Elegantly designed, this book puts the documents of America's heritage in the palm of your hand. This portable, pocket-sized volume includes the full text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America and the 27 amendments to the Constitution. It also contains the Articles of Confederation, a chronology of the adoption and ratification of all these documents, an index to the Constitution and the amendments, and an introduction by Professor R.R. Bernstein. One of Barnes & Noble's Leatherbound Collectible Editions, this book features a durable, bonded-leather binding and distinctive gilt edging.

Sam Fink is a multi-talented artist of inimitable range, who has entertained and educated both adults and children with vibrantly illustrated texts of American histroy for more than twenty years. His first project was "The Constitution of the United States of America," done in pen and ink for Random House in 1987. This was followed by "The Declaration of Independence: The Words That Made America" (Scholastic). Most recently, Sam has produced the illustrated "The Books of Exodus," "The Gettysburg Address," and illustrated the accordion format "Give It All, Give It Now" by Annie Dillard for Welcome Books.