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WASHINGTON, D.C. HISTORY
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| 301 East Capitol: Tales from the Heart of the Hill Mary Z. Gray trade paper 9780615543413 274 pages 19.95 The author was born in 1919 and grew up two blocks from the U.S. Capitol in an era of gas lamps and trolley cars. Her wonderful storytelling abilities bring her colorful extended family--and a bygone time--to life. |
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| Exclusively U.S. Capitol Trivia Anthony S. Pitch trade paper 172 pages 0931719119 4.95 Here is a welcome new addition to the author's popular D.C. trivia series. This time the historian's eye is on the U.S. Capitol and the presidents and lawmakers who made their marks there. |
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| Exclusively Washington Trivia Anthony S. Pitch trade paper 0-931719-00-3 172 pages 4.95 History, politics, scandal, sports and much more minutiae. |
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| Exclusively White House Trivia Anthony S. Pitch trade paper 0-931719-10-0 172 pages 4.95 The cast may change, but fascination for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue lives on. |
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| The Flying Cat and Other Amazing Stories of the Washington Monument 2nd ed Jim Berard trade paper 9780978646202 144 pages 9.95 First, it’s tall like its subject matter, which is delightful right away. Second, the author’s eye for historical detail and interesting anecdotes make this a great read for everyone from students to historians. |
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| Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C. John DeFerrari trade paper 9781626191266 224 pages 24.99 Carefully researched and offering some choice recipes, this affectionate culinary history of the capital ranges from Rive Gauche to Hot Shoppes. Color and b & w photos. |
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| Historic Washington D.C. 2016 Calendar staple bound, 12 x 12 9781680110326 14.99 Crisp b & w images capture bygone days of trolleys, knickerbockers, and girls' baseball on the Mall. Includes the last four months of 2015 so you can start using it soon. |
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| Hollywood on the Potomac: How the Movies View Washington, D.C. Mike Canning trade paper 9780578110219 288 pages 25.00 This first comprehensive survey of how American cinema has treated both politics and the town hosting its primary players profiles 50 movies of the Sound Era. Included are descriptions, casts, credits, synopses, production data and even "goofs"-errors in how the film presents the city. |
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| Jerks in Washington, D.C. History Emilee Hines trade paper 9780762760336 234 pages 16.95 This entry in the “Speaking Ill of the Dead” series features seventeen short profiles of colorful antiheroes from the history of the nation’s capital. But there are also some entries that are controversial. T.J. a jerk? Judge for yourself. |
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| Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American Community Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington Apelbaum and Turman, editors hardcover 108 pages 9780979236501 36.00 A wealth of images, many never seen before by the public, depict a Washington that is the hometown to the sixth largest Jewish community in the United States. The large format and scrapbook-style graphic design, make this a compelling history of a vibrant community. |
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| Lincoln Memorial Sacher & Gowey hardcover 9781452127170 104 pages 16.95 Handsome watercolor illustrations illuminate this story of an unflagging symbol of equality, justice and human progress. |
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| Long Shadows: The Farewell to JFK Jim Leeke trade paper 156 pages 9780972227421 16.95 For four grey and cold days in 1963, the nation absorbed the shock of a young president fallen. This is the story of those historic days and the role played by the 3rd U.S. Infantry, the “Old Guard.” |
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| Lost Washington, D.C. John DeFerrari trade paper 9781609493653 160 pages 19.99 Not all the landmarks of Washington D.C. are unchanging. This book investigates the bygone institutions and edifices of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries that exist now only in photographs and histories. |
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| On This Spot 4th ed Douglas E. Evelyn & Paul Dickson trade paper 9780918339744 308 pages 16.95 Like the times it so vividly celebrates, this perennial seller marches forward in a handsome fourth edition. Accessible and entertaining, it is a key to a rich and sometimes surprising history. |
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| Presidents and Their Wives trade paper 9780965631525 80 pages 4.95 Containing not only presidential biographies, but life stories of the first ladies, this book offers a full perspective. Also included are facts about the White House and a list of the presidents’ parents. |
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| The Secret Architecture of Our Nation's Capital David Ovason trade paper 526 pages 9780060953683 15.95 This ambitious work looks at the Capitol, the Washington Monument, city planning and the numerous zodiacs located throughout the city. Explore the meanings behind the mysterious symbols in Washington. |
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| Solomon's Builders Christopher Hodapp trade paper 336 pages 9781569755792 14.95 Follow George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and other Founding Fathers as they transform the democratic principles of their Masonic lodges into a radical new nation. B & w illustrations. |
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| True Secrets of Washington, D.C. Revealed! Scott Gutelius et al trade paper 96 pgs 0-9672819-7-0 14.95 Fun to pick up and read on any page, here is a collection of great facts you probably never knew on subjects like Politics and War, Building Oddities, Great Contributions, Statues and much more. |
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| Washington Images James M. Goode and Laura Burd Schiavo hardcover 96 pages 0976090503 19.95 The rare maps and prints of Washington, D.C. collected by Albert H. Small range from the late 18th through the early 20th century. These intriguing artifacts still teach about the city and served as the inaugural exhibit at the City Museum. |
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| The Washington National Mall Peter R. Penczer trade paper 128 pages 9780962984129 9.95 hardcover 128 pages 9780962984136 19.95 This long-anticipated title proves to be very much worth the wait. Historic and modern images of the Mall coupled with an intelligent and accessible text make this a great memento for visitors and celebration of local history for natives. Color and B & w photos. |
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| A Washington Sketchbook: Drawings by Robert L. Dickinson Gail Dickersin Spilsbury trade paper 9780982304938 196 pages 30.00 These rare historical sketches in this handsomely-produced volume were done in 1917-1918 and capture the serene pleasures of the Washington area before development. |
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| White House Confidential Stebben & Hill trade paper 350 pages 1581825447 14.95 They may have occupied the highest office in the land, but our presidents certainly had their own foibles, follies, fibs and moral failures, as this entertaining chronicle attests. |
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