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1869 SECRETS Washington DC 1ed Sights Travelogue Gambling Fraud Corruption
1869 SECRETS Washington DC 1ed Sights Travelogue Gambling Fraud Corruption
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1869 SECRETS Washington DC 1ed Sights Travelogue Gambling Fraud Corruption



“The Sights and Secrets of the National Capital” by John B. Ellis serves as a comprehensive travel guide to Washington City (Washington D.C.), offering readers a fascinating depiction of the capital during the period leading up to General Grants presidential inauguration. Illustrated with 18 remarkable engravings, the book unveils both the renowned and hidden facets of the city, delving into areas like the life of congressional lobbyists, the operations of the Whiskey Ring, and the pre-inaugural arrangements of Grant. Apart from illustrating notable locations like the Vice-Presidents office and Downings Restaurant in the House of Representatives, it also sheds light on the darker aspects of society including gamblers and houses of ill fame. Closing with a chapter on “Bogus Congressmen,” individuals impersonating federal officials for fraudulent purposes, this work promises readers a detailed and accurate exploration of the national capital, as it stood at the heart of the American governance and societal dynamics.



Item number: #41407

Price: $499



ELLIS, John B.



The Sights and Secrets of the National Capital: A Work Descriptive of Washington City in All its Various Phases.



Chicago, ILL: Jones, Junkin and Co., 1869. First Edition.



Details:

Collation: Complete

xix, [1], 21-512

18 engraving illustrations (including 3 double page)

Provenance: Stamp/Handwritten – Thomas M. Parmelee

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Green cloth

Size: ~ 9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm)



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