Walks About Washington

By Francis Ellington Leupp, Francis Ellington 1849-1918 Leupp, Lester G (Lester George) Hornby

Book Overview

Walks About Washington is a book written by Francis E. Leupp that provides a detailed account of the city of Washington D.C. The book is essentially a guidebook that takes readers on a walking tour of the city, pointing out important landmarks, monuments, and buildings along the way. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different area of the city. The author provides historical context for each location, describing its significance and how it fits into the larger story of the city. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the architecture of the city, the history of the government and political institutions, and the various cultural institutions that make Washington D.C. unique. Throughout the book, Leupp provides his own personal anecdotes and observations about the city, giving readers a sense of what it's like to explore Washington D.C. on foot. Overall, Walks About Washington is a comprehensive and engaging guidebook that is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of the nation's capital.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: 1432681621
• ISBN13: 9781432681623
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"