A manual on the origin and development of Washington by H. Paul Caemmerer

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Author Caemmerer, H. Paul (Hans Paul), 1884-1962
LoC No. 39029244
Title A manual on the origin and development of Washington
Original Publication United States: U.S. Government Printing Office,1939.
Series Title Senate document (United States. Congress. Senate); 75th Congress, no. 178.
Note Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note Revision of: Washington, the national capital.
Credits Tim Lindell, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "A Manual on the Origin and Development of Washington" by H. Paul Caemmerer is a historical account written in the late 1930s. The book serves as a comprehensive analysis and resource on the establishment and evolution of the National Capital of the United States, exploring its planning, architecture, and significance. It is particularly aimed at high school students but is also conducive for general readers interested in the history of Washington, D.C. The opening of the manual introduces the purpose and structure of the work, stating that it is intended to serve as an educational textbook focusing on the history of Washington, D.C. and its significance as the nation's capital. The text outlines the 25 chapters that will cover various historical aspects of the city, starting from its inception in the 18th century through significant developmental milestones, emphasizing the collaborative efforts behind its planning and beautification, such as the contributions of notable figures like George Washington and Pierre Charles L’Enfant. It highlights the importance of Washington as not just a political center but as a city designed with dignity, beauty, and purpose in mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Subject Washington (D.C.) -- History
Subject Washington (D.C.) -- Description and travel
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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