Download or read book Capital Splendor Parks Gardens of Washington D C written by Valerie Brown and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning photos and in-depth essays on more than 30 of Washington, D.C.'s gardens, some famous and other little-known gems, make this book a must-have for visitors and residents alike. Our nation’s capital is filled with famous gardens, such as Dumbarton Oaks, and little-known gems, such as Meadowlark Gardens. There are also small community gardens and spectacular celebrations like the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which will mark its centenary in 2012. All these gardens and parks are described and illustrated in Capital Splendor. Each of some 30 venues is addressed in detail, and essays include helpful information for making your visit as well as for identifying each garden’s special features. Essays are accompanied by a series of photographs by renowned photographer Valerie Brown. This exceptional collaboration will make this stunning book a must-have for visitors and residents alike.
Download or read book Capital Splendor Parks Gardens of Washington D C written by Barbara Glickman and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an illustrated tour of over thirty gardens in the Washington D.C. area, profiling such sites as Dumbarton Oaks, Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian Gardens, and Mount Vernon.
Download or read book Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington D C written by Howard Youth and published by Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the wonders of Washington’s complex ecosystem with this field guide to the district’s parks, gardens, urban forests and more. Every neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is home to abundant wildlife, and its large park network is rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes readers on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation’s capital. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the stunning color and beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist. Residents and tourists alike will find this guide indispensable, whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing away from the noise of the city.
Download or read book A City of Gardens written by Barbara H. Seeber and published by Capital Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning garden writer and gardening expert offers 30 of Washington, DC's most glorious gardens to visitors and locals - complete with signature plans, plans, and the personalities who shaped them.
Download or read book Washington D C Travel Guide Secrets of the Capital USA eBook written by Baktash Vafaei and published by StateGuides. This book was released on with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a trip to the heart of the United States, to the vibrant capital city of Washington, D.C. This unique city is not only a political center, but also a treasure chest full of history, culture and secrets waiting to be discovered. In this book, we invite you to explore the fascinating secrets of the capital, from the iconic monuments and buildings to the lesser-known but equally impressive places and activities that Washington, D.C. has to offer. Let's start with the White House, the most famous residence in the United States, and the Capitol, the seat of Congress, where the laws of the land are created. The National Mall stretches as a green oasis of history, offering breathtaking views of monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. The Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum complex in the world, is home to treasures from culture and science. Washington, D.C. also boasts a thriving arts scene, from galleries to theaters on U Street. Georgetown enchants with its history, shopping and culinary delights. The National Library is a treasure trove of knowledge, and the city prides itself on its culinary diversity, from food trucks to gourmet restaurants. The history of the Civil War and family activities at museums and events are other highlights. The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery are important symbols of American defense and honor.
Download or read book Washington DC written by and published by National Park Service Division of Publications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Washington D C written by Carol M. Highsmith and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1997 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carved out, at the close of the eighteenth century, of some of the thickest woods and foulest swamps north of Georgia, the glorious city of Washington D.C., is among America's most stately, most beautiful, and most impressive. Indeed, once maligned by Charles Dickens as simply "spacious avenues that begin in nothing and lead nowhere; streets a mile long that only want houses, roads, and inhabitants; public buildings that need but a public to be complete, " Washington, D.C. today is a powerful symbol not only of our nation but of democracy. Spanning the Potomac in majestic fashion, the city fans out gracefully, offering a multitude of pleasures to the more than twenty million tourists who visit annually. From official Washington (the imposing Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the White House, the Capitol, the souring obelisk of the Washington Monument) to its lush public parks and gardens; from Arlington National Cemetery to the Capitol reflecting pool; the Museum of Natural History's fabled elephant; the charm of its celebrated Cherry Blossom Festival to the somber beauty of the Vietnam Wall; from the massive FBI Building to the profoundly moving Holocaust Museum—Washington D.C., A Pictorial Souvenir,a marvelously evocative portrait in words and pictures, captures this historic city memorably. A wonderful keepsake for anyone who has ever visited Washington, and an enticing gift for those who merely dream of strolling down Pennsylvania Avenue, America's "Main Street,"Washington D.C., A Pictorial Souvenirsucceeds in conveying all the grandeur of the nation's capital while reminding us that this splendor belongs, of course, to all who prize democracy.
Download or read book THE FIRST FORTY YEARS OF WASHINGTON DC ARCHITECTURE written by MARJORIE WARVELLE HARBAUGH and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Washington D C in Photographs written by Alexander D. Mitchell and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Carved out, at the close of the eighteenth century, of some of the thickest woods and foulest swamps north of Georgia, the glorious city of Washington D.C., is among America's most stately, most beautiful, and most impressive. Indeed, once maligned by Charles Dickens as simply "spacious avenues that begin in nothing and lead nowhere; streets a mile long that only want houses, roads, and inhabitants; public buildings that need but a public to be complete, " Washington, D.C. today is a powerful symbol not only of our nation but of democracy. Spanning the Potomac in majestic fashion, the city fans out gracefully, offering a multitude of pleasures to the more than twenty million tourists who visit annually. From official Washington (the imposing Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the White House, the Capitol, the souring obelisk of the Washington Monument) to its lush public parks and gardens; from Union Station to Ford's Theater; the Willard Hotel to the Library of Congress to the fabled Belgian Embassy; the charm of its celebrated Cherry Blossom Festival to the somber beauty of the Vietnam Wall; from the delightful Easter egg roll to the profoundly moving Holocaust Museum--Washington D.C., A Photographic Tour manages to convey all the grandeur of the nation's capital while reminding us that this splendor belongs, of course, to all who prize democracy." --provided by Goodreads.
Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1963-09-20 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
Download or read book Great Family Vacations Northeast written by Candyce H. Stapen and published by . This book was released on 1999-06 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Most of 14th Street Is Gone written by J. Samuel Walker and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Left behind were hundreds of burned-out buildings, whole blocks that looked as though they had been bombed into oblivion." These words, written by the Washington Post's Leonard Downie Jr., do not describe a war zone but rather the nation's capital reeling in the wake of the riots of April 1968. In the devastating aftermath of Martin Luther King's assassination, a community already plagued by poor living conditions, unfair policing, and segregation broke into chaos. These riots brought well-documented tragedy and heartbreak--not only among the families of those who lost their lives but also among those who lost their homes, possessions, jobs, and businesses. There was anger, fear, and anxiety throughout the city of Washington, DC, from the White House to the residential neighborhoods of the capital. There was an excruciating dilemma for President Lyndon Johnson. He was outraged by the violence in the streets, but he also keenly aware that African American citizens who joined the riots had legitimate grievances that his civil rights initiatives did little to address. J. Samuel Walker's Most of 14th Street is Gone takes an in-depth look at the causes and consequences of the Washington, DC riots of 1968. It shows the conditions that existed in Washington, DC's low-income neighborhoods, setting the stage for the disorders that began after King's murder. It also traces the growing fears produced by the outbreaks of serious riots in many cities during the mid-1960s. The centerpiece of the book is a detailed account of the riots that raged in Washington, DC from the perspectives of rioters, victims, law enforcement officials, soldiers, and government leaders. The destruction was so extensive that parts of the city were described as "smoldering ruins block after block." Walker analyzes the reasons for the riots and the lessons that authorities drew from them. He also provides an overview of the struggle that the city of Washington, DC faced in recovering from the effects of the 1968 disorders. Finally, he considers why serious riots have been so rare in Washington, DC and other cities since 1968. Walker's timely and sensitive examination of a community, a city, and a country rocked by racial tension, violence, and frustration speaks not only to this nation's past but to its present.
Download or read book Great Family Vacations written by Candyce H. Stapen and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Washington DC the Capital Region written by Kap Stann and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The White House, Washington Monument, Vietnam War Memorial, the Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial, and Mount Vernon are among the many landmarks highlighted in this "Lonely Planet" travel guide. Important Revolutionary and Civil War sites are covered, and there's also an outdoor activities chapter with information on hiking, bicycling, skiing, and bird watching. color photos. 79 maps.
