Ten Years In Washington: Life And Scenes In The National Capital As A Woman Sees Them

By Mary Clemmer Ames

Book Overview

""Ten Years in Washington: Life and Scenes in the National Capital as a Woman Sees Them"" is a memoir written by Mary Clemmer Ames, an American journalist and author who lived in Washington D.C. for a decade during the late 1800s. In this book, Ames provides a detailed account of her experiences as a woman living in the political and social hub of the United States. She discusses her interactions with prominent politicians and socialites, as well as her observations of the city's architecture, culture, and society. Throughout the book, Ames offers insights into the political and social issues of the time, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the women's suffrage movement. This memoir offers a unique perspective on life in Washington D.C. during a period of significant change and is a valuable historical document for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163130044
• ISBN13: 9781163130049
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"