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100 1 _aMonroe, Harriet Earhart,
_d1842-1927
245 1 0 _aWashington, its sights and insights [1903]
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-08
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1903
653 _aWashington (D.C.) -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/washingtonitssig00monroe
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70503
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