Very Washington DC: A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City
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A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo (a military pageant featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team), colorful row houses, famous hotels and restaurants, and more museums than you'll be able to visit in just one trip. Gessler covers the city's most popular attractions but also heads off the beaten path to share hidden gems, like the quirky Albert Einstein Memorial and Eastern Market, where you can dine on bluebucks and browse for flea market finds. Also included are an index of sites and a useful appendix of addresses, Web sites, Metro stops, and phone numbers. Very Washington DC is a picture-perfect guidebook--a one-of-a-kind memento for tourists and a cherished reminder of the city's riches for those who have always lived in America's hometown.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1565125827
ISBN13:9781565125827
Release Date:March 2009
Publisher:Algonquin Books
Length:168 Pages
Weight:0.67 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.3" x 7.1"
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3 ratings
Very Washnngton DC: A Celebration of the Histor & Culture of America's Capital City
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The personally hand drawn and water colored illlustraions add so much to this book. It is chock full of divine illustrations.
Very wonderful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I just love the watercolors as well as the information. This is exactly the kind of guide book I enjoy. It hits on all the right places and the artwork is so wonderful you feel like you are there. I can't wait for the next one.
Five Star
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Great Fun! The best way to learn about America's capitol! A little bit of art, a little bit of trivia and a whole lot of fun! Inspiring for artists, too. Perfect for a class room, planning a vacation or for a history buff! Beautifully done! Wonderful!
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