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100	1		_aMonroe, Harriet Earhart, _d1842-1927
245	1	0	_aWashington, its sights and insights [1909]
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-05-31
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cNew York and London, Funk & Wagnalls company,, 1909
653			_aWashington (D.C.) -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52202
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