Walking Through American History: A Handbook of Monuments and Landmarks in Washington, D.C.

This D.C. handbook saves you from the typical tourist rut. Instead of tiny pictures and short clever factoids, Walking through American History, A Handbook of Monuments and Landmarks in Washington D.C. is designed to let you quickly survey and select your “must visit” landmarks, to personalize an unforgettable District tour. Organized thematically, Walking through is packed with historical notes other guides skip. Its 15 chapters – U.S. presidents, military monuments, historic buildings, heritage trees, military forts, public fountains and gardens, and more – feature timeline biographies of people and events, overview maps, monument site plans, and plaque inscriptions. Browse the chapters or read every word. Either way, Walking through American History offers context and insight that will expand your understanding and appreciation of this world-class capital city. Buy it today…. Read more…..