02377cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000400012824500470016826400510021530000470026633600260031333700260033933800360036550000310040150801870043252012570061953400790187665300480195585600430200399900170204652202UtSlPG20260610134213.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09026652  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aMonroe, Harriet Earhart,d1842-192710aWashington, its sights and insights [1909] 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-31  aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cNew York and London, Funk & Wagnalls company,, 1909  aWashington (D.C.) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52202  c93036d93036