02562cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000400012824500470016826400510021530000470026633600260031333700260033933800360036550000310040150801760043252014200060853400720202865300480210085600570214885600430220570503UtSlPG20260610134630.0mcr n260607r20231903utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a03010711  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aMonroe, Harriet Earhart,d1842-192710aWashington, its sights and insights [1903] 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-04-08  aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Washington, Its Sights and Insights" by Harriet Earhart Monroe is a detailed guidebook about the city of Washington, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the historical and architectural significance of various sites in the capital, painting a picture of the city's evolution and its role as the seat of government for the Republic of the United States. Monroe aims to offer insights into both the beauty and the political importance of Washington D.C., making it a compelling read for those interested in American history, architecture, and national identity.  The opening of the book sets the stage by portraying Washington D.C. as a vital symbol of self-government and democracy. Monroe introduces the city as the backdrop where a grand drama unfolds, highlighting its role as a capital solely designed to serve the nation. She references the notable views from the Capitol, mentions historical figures, and discusses significant landmarks like Arlington and Alexandria. The text also touches on the city’s founding and planning, emphasizing the contributions of individuals like Major Pierre Charles L’Enfant, whose vision helped shape Washington's layout. Overall, the beginning serves to capture the reader's attention with rich imagery and a patriotic tone, inviting them to delve deeper into the sights and insights of the nation's capital. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1903  aWashington (D.C.) -- Description and travel4 uhttps://archive.org/details/washingtonitssig00monroe40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70503