Old Georgetown (District of Columbia)

By Hugh Thomas Taggart and Hugh Thomas 1844-1914 Taggart

Book Overview

""Old Georgetown, District of Columbia"" is a historical book written by Hugh Thomas Taggart and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive account of the Georgetown district of Washington D.C., covering its history, landmarks, and notable figures. Taggart provides a detailed description of the district's architecture, including its famous mansions, churches, and public buildings. The book also covers the social and cultural life of Georgetown, including its famous residents, such as Thomas Jefferson and Francis Scott Key. The author also delves into the political history of the district, including its role in the American Revolution and its connection to the early days of the nation's capital. Overall, ""Old Georgetown, District of Columbia"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Washington D.C. and 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166286274
• ISBN13: 9781166286279
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"