Kunth was a close confidant of Alexander Georg von Humboldt, the head of the family. After Humboldt's early death in 1779, Kunth assumed the responsibility of advising his widow, Marie-Elisabeth, and managing her estate.
About the Climb. Once inside the Statue of Liberty, you can explore the museum in the pedestal and then begin the climb to the crown. The climb itself is strenuous -- 354 steps, equivalent to 20 stories -- and only recommended for people in good physical health. Inside the statue stairwell is quite cramped, as the steps are only 19 inches wide and very steep.
Presented to America by the people of France in 1886, the statue sits on 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It is just over 305 feet tall from the ground to the top of the torch flame. The crown has 25 windows and seven spikes. Speaking of seven, here are ...