Washington, The Nation's Capital (1915)

Washington, The Nation's Capital is a historical book written by former US President William Howard Taft in 1915. The book provides an in-depth description of the city of Washington, D.C., which is the capital of the United States of America. Taft, who was also the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the time of writing, shares his extensive knowledge and insights about the city's history, architecture, monuments, and government buildings. The book is divided into four main sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the city. The first section provides an overview of the city's history, from its founding to the present day. The second section covers the city's architecture, including its famous landmarks such as the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Lincoln Memorial. The third section focuses on the city's monuments and memorials, including the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial. The final section provides an overview of the city's government buildings, including the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress.Throughout the book, Taft provides detailed descriptions of each landmark and building, along with their historical significance. He also includes personal anecdotes and stories about his own experiences in the city, making the book an engaging and informative read. Overall, Washington, The Nation's Capital is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Washington, D.C., as well as for those interested in the life and work of William Howard Taft.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.