The Nittany Lion: An Illustrated Tale

by Jackie R. Esposito and Joe Paterno

What is a Nittany Lion? The most frequently asked question about Penn State University is answered definitively for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book. Penn State librarians Jackie Esposito and Steven Herb have devoted hundreds of hours of research to uncover the fascinating and colorful history behind the beloved Penn State icon. Elements of the tale include the tragic legend of Indian Princess Nita-nee, for whom the majestic mountain...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271021152
• ISBN13: 9780271021157
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 10.9"