02377cam a22003133u 4500 52202 UtSlPG 20260610134213.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09026652 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Monroe, Harriet Earhart, 1842-1927 Washington, its sights and insights [1909] Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-05-31 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Washington, its sights and insights" by Harriet Earhart Monroe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers an exploration of Washington D.C., detailing its significant buildings, such as the Capitol and the White House, while also reflecting on the historical context and events associated with the city. Monroe aims to illuminate the importance of these sites and their roles in American history and governance, making it particularly interesting for readers who appreciate history and architecture. The opening of the text introduces Washington D.C. as a vital center of self-governance, serving as a stage where the nation’s destiny unfolds. Monroe begins by emphasizing Washington's unique position as the only city designed to function solely as a capital. She paints a vivid picture of the city’s significance through historical anecdotes and descriptions of key figures involved in its development, such as Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, who was tasked with designing the city. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Washington's buildings, its historical events, and the influential personalities that have shaped the nation from this capital. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York and London, Funk & Wagnalls company,, 1909 Washington (D.C.) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52202 93036 93036