American Nights' Entertainments: Compiled From Pencilings Of A United States Senator, Entitled A Winter In The Federal City (1860)

by Talbot Greene

Book Overview

American Nights������� Entertainments is a book compiled by Talbot Greene in 1860, which features the pencilings of a United States Senator during a winter spent in the Federal City. The book is a collection of stories, anecdotes, and observations of the social and political life in Washington D.C. during the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the various events and activities that took place during the winter season, including balls, dinners, and other social gatherings attended by prominent figures of the time. The book also includes descriptions of the city's architecture, monuments, and landmarks, as well as its history and cultural significance. Through the pencilings of the Senator, readers can gain insight into the political climate of the era, as well as the social customs and norms of the time. Overall, American Nights������� Entertainments is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Washington D.C. and the people who inhabited it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164564722
• ISBN13: 9781164564720
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"