Very Washington DC: A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City

by Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Book Overview

A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565125827
• ISBN13: 9781565125827
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Algonquin Books
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Very Washnngton DC: A Celebration of the Histor & Culture of America's Capital City

The personally hand drawn and water colored illlustraions add so much to this book. It is chock full of divine illustrations.

Very wonderful!

I just love the watercolors as well as the information. This is exactly the kind of guide book I enjoy. It hits on all the right places and the artwork is so wonderful you feel like you are there. I can't wait for the next one.

Five Star

Great Fun! The best way to learn about America's capitol! A little bit of art, a little bit of trivia and a whole lot of fun! Inspiring for artists, too. Perfect for a class room, planning a vacation or for a history buff! Beautifully done! Wonderful!