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History Of The Washington National Monument And Of The Washington National Monument Society (1902)

History Of The Washington National Monument And Of The Washington National Monument Society (1902)

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ISBN10: 1165474301
ISBN13: 9781165474301
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book History Of The Washington National Monument And Of The Washington National Monument Society is a historical account of the creation and construction of the Washington National Monument in Washington D.C. Written by Frederick Loviad Harvey and originally published in 1902, the book details the efforts of the Washington National Monument Society, a group of prominent citizens who organized in 1833 to build a monument to honor the first President of the United States, George Washington.The book chronicles the challenges faced by the society in raising funds and support for the monument, including political opposition and financial setbacks. It also provides a detailed description of the design and construction of the monument, including the use of various materials such as marble and granite.In addition to the history of the monument itself, the book also delves into the cultural and social significance of the monument and its place in American history. It includes illustrations and photographs of the monument and its construction, as well as portraits of key figures involved in the project.Overall, History Of The Washington National Monument And Of The Washington National Monument Society offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the creation and construction of one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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