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The Capital City (And its Part in the History of our Nation)
The Capital City (And its Part in the History of our Nation) – Rufus Rockwell Wilson The capitals of most countries are the especial pride of their people. It is not so with us—at least, it has not been so in the past. Happily, it appears as though this condition were changing. It has, indeed, […]
Washington and its Romance
Washington and its Romance – Thomas Nelson Page The capitals of most countries are the especial pride of their people. It is not so with us—at least, it has not been so in the past. Happily, it appears as though this condition were changing. It has, indeed, ever appeared to me strange that Americans know […]
Standard History of The City of Washington
Standard History of The City of Washington – William Tindall The history of the city of Washington, it is believed, could in no way be more effectively supplied than by telling the story, so far as possible, in the words of the participants. From the documents and records in the Government archives it is possible […]
The Story of Washington – The National Capital
The Story of Washington – The National Capital – Charles Burr Todd The author divides his work into two parts, the first of which is devoted to the historical, the second to the modern city. Frequent use is made of direct quotations from letters, official and private, and interesting scenes and occurrences of national importance […]
Historic Sketches At Washington
Historic Sketches At Washington – George Alfred Townsend The purpose of this book, which was originally published at the beginning of the 20th century, was to make Washington visible to voters, so that they could be guided in criticism upon abuses such as have been related. The course of the chapters is purposely made discursive […]
Yesterdays in Washington (Volumes 1 & 2)
Yesterdays in Washington – Mary Smith Lockwood Mary Smith Lockwood is one of the original three who organized the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her fantastic book about the nation’s capital is full of reminiscences of the great men of the nation, their homes and political life. In addition with the […]
Early Days Of Washington
Early Days Of Washington – S. Somervell Mackall Miss Mackall in the ‘Early Days of Washington’ has written and compiled one of the first histories of Washington and of the District of Columbia which shows mark of authority and careful preparation. The work is the result of years of study and toil, and we have, […]
Ten Years In Washington
Ten Years In Washington – Mary Clemmer Ames Mary Clemmer Ames’ book tells of the “inner life,” wonders, marvels, mysteries, secret doings etc. of the nation’s capital, “as a woman sees. them.” The chapters are overflowing with spicy revelations, humor, pathos and good things for all. Format: Paperback. Ten Years In Washington. ISBN: 9783849672454. Available […]
The Book of Washington
The Book of Washington – Robert Shackleton Books about the national capital are always in order. Those written almost one hundred years ago might already be out of date, as regards many significant features of the city’s growth and development. But Mr. Robert Shackleton, after an extended experience in describing such cities as New York, […]