Archiv der Kategorie: District of Columbia

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 … Weiterlesen →

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 … Weiterlesen →

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 … Weiterlesen →

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, … Weiterlesen →

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 Those written almost one hundred years ago might already be out of date, as regards many significant features of the city’s growth and development. … Weiterlesen →