Mysteries of Washington City, during Several Months of the Session of the 28th…
"Mysteries of Washington City, during Several Months of the Session of the 28th Congress" by a Citizen of Ohio is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book examines the events and social dynamics in Washington D.C. during the session of Congress, offering insight into the political landscape of the era. The narrative seems to revolve around the author's personal experiences, including interactions with prominent figures and reflections on the
moral state of the city and its governance. The opening portion details the author's journey to Washington City, his first impressions of the changes since his last visit, and a series of interactions with key political figures, including the President and various Congress members. He reflects on the contrasts between his past experiences and the present state of Washington, noting improvements in the city's morality and governance. The text sets a tone of cautious optimism, observing the growth and changes in the capital while hinting at underlying issues related to bureaucracy and societal governance that he aims to address in his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author | Atwater, Caleb, 1778-1867 |
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LoC No. | 06028050 |
Title | Mysteries of Washington City, during Several Months of the Session of the 28th Congress |
Note | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
Language | English |
LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
Subject | United States. Congress (28th, 1st session : 1843-1844) |
Subject | Washington (D.C.) |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 55141 |
Release Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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