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The National Capitol: Its Architecture, Art And History (1907)

The National Capitol: Its Architecture, Art And History (1907)

Hazelton, George Cochrane

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral ArchitectureIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 1164181726
ISBN13: 9781164181729
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The National Capitol: Its Architecture, Art and History is a book written by George Cochrane Hazelton and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the United States Capitol building, including its architecture, art, and history. The book begins with a brief history of the Capitol building, including its construction and various renovations throughout the years. It then delves deeper into the architecture of the building, discussing the design and construction of the Capitol's various wings, domes, and chambers. In addition to the architecture, the book also explores the art and decoration found throughout the Capitol building. This includes detailed descriptions and histories of the various paintings, sculptures, and other works of art found within the building. Throughout the book, Hazelton also provides interesting anecdotes and stories about the Capitol building and its history. For example, he recounts the story of how the Capitol's iconic dome was constructed during the Civil War, despite the challenges posed by the conflict. Overall, The National Capitol: Its Architecture, Art and History is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at one of America's most important and iconic buildings.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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