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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Printed by John Murphy ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format.Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library’s preservation reformatting program. ... Read more

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Presents a history of Washington, D.C., from the time it was agreed a capital city should be established, and highlights the activities and attractions in the city. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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"We have all been raised on its monuments and memorials, Kennedy graves and cherry blossoms, the majestic Capitol Dome and presidents signing proclamations in the Rose Garden.Washington is a city of symbols and facades, of view meant to be timeless and reassuring."

So writes award-winning columnist Bob Levey in Washington:City on a Hill.But, he maintains, there is so much more to this elusive community, which teems with residents who take pride in the scholarship, beauty, and local history of their hometown.Levey leads us on a private tour of Washington, one that is rarely experienced by the city's millions of visitors.From the Salvadoran enclave of Silver Spring to the gentrified Foggy Bottoms area near downtown, he details the ever changing and diverse neighborhoods of a city that is so frequently misunderstood.

Accompanied by Steve Wursta's exquisite collection of images from the area's finest photographers, Levey illuminates the well-known assets of the capital city, as well as those not captured on picture postcards.From the frenzy of a Redskins game to the quiet contemplation on the frozen faces of Lincoln and Jefferson to the awe-inspiring beauty of the cherry blossoms in spring, Washington's sights are truly something to behold.And don't forget the myriad global corporations and government entities that are headquartered in the city and surrounding counties.

Amid its notorious political squabbles and its growing ethnic diversity, writes Levey, "Washington is a city of purpose."Despite their differences, Washingtonians are unified in the pride that comes with living in America's hometown, and their collective spirit widely and strongly emanates from this magnificent city on a hill. ... Read more

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Unintentional Self-Parody
Bob Levey claims to care deeply about good writing. But he ignores Strunk and White's admonition that the writer should always keep himself in the background. Indeed, Flaubert once said that the writer "must be like God on the page, present everywhere yet visible nowhere." Unfortunately, Levey inserts himself into nearly every one of the chapters (as he does in his insipid Washington Post columns), when it is clear the book would have been decent if he had stayed out of it.

This book does have some scarce nuggets. The history of Washington is indeed riveting, but not because of any pedestrian rendering by Levey. Unfortunately, Levey is not qualified to handle the material, and the reader is left only to speculate about how good this book could have been in the hands of a more talented writer.

Reviewers sometimes lament that good trees have been felled to publish a lousy book. In this case, I feel sorry for even the ink and glue.

A Schizophrenic Look at Our Nation's Capital
Much like the city described by Bob Levey, this book struggles to find its identity.

The first 155 pages are filled with a brief, but enlighteningessay by Washington Post Metro columnist Bob Levey, who paints a picture ofWashington as the diverse, vibrant city that it is.Levey's essay isaccompanied by a host of beautiful and poignant pictures of the sights andsounds of Washington.My only complaint about this section of the book isthat the subjects are, perhaps, a bit too obvious.Although Levey describes Washington as a city with a "strong local heartbeat,"the pictures rarely look beyond the Washington most non-locals come to knowfrom family vacations and picture-postcards. Despite this, standingalone, this would be a nearly-ideal coffee table book that captures thefeel of Washington, D.C.

But, then it happens.

The last 100 pagesof the book are filled with "Profiles in Excellence," whichamount to nothing more than glorified advertisements for local businessesthat, "have made this book possible."I find it difficult toimagine that a book with a $44.95 cover price would not be possible withoutselling ad space in the back.This crass commercialism reduced what lookedlike a beautiful tome on Washington to something with all the glamour ofPopular Mechanics.The book left mewith a bad taste in my mouth. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more