Urban Legends & Historic Lore of Washington, D.C. (American

Urban Legends & Historic Lore of Washington, D.C. (American Legends)

A carving of General Lee on the back of the Lincoln monument, the birth of lobbying at the Willard Hotel, a romantic gesture that built the distinctive homes of Capitol Hill--these are legends of Washington, D.C. The capital is home to all manner of colorful rumors and tall tales. According to local lore, the missing J Street was L'Enfant's snub to Supreme Court justice John Jay, and the course of history could have been changed if only a young baseball player named Fidel Castro had accepted a contract with the Washington Senators. In search of the truth behind these legends and more, local guide and writer Robert S. Pohl takes readers on a tour of the historic lore and urban legends that surround the monuments, neighborhood streets and even the Metro stations of Washington, D.C.
Country USA
Brand The History Press
Manufacturer The History Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white halftones, bibliography
ReleaseDate 2013-08-20
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781626191969

Country	USA
Brand	The History Press
Manufacturer	The History Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white halftones, bibliography
ReleaseDate	2013-08-20
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781626191969

Urban Legends & Historic Lore of Washington, D.C. (American Legends)