Ten Years in Washington or, Inside Life and Scenes in Our National Capital as a Woman Sees Them ... to Which Is Added a Full Account of the Life and Death of President James A. Garfield

Step inside the capital through the eyes of a keen observer who spent a decade wandering its corridors, salons, and secret chambers. The narrator paints vivid pictures of the Capitol’s marble halls, the bustling Treasury where greenbacks are forged and burned, and the intimate rooms of the White House—from the opulent Blue Room to the modest Conservatory. Along the way she introduces readers to the bustling Patent Office, the solemn war flags in the Army Medical Museum, and the everyday rhythms of a city that feels both monumental and intimately human.

Interwoven with these portraits is a detailed chronicle of President James A. Garfield’s tragic final months, offering a clear-eyed account of his illness, the nation's reaction, and the medical mysteries of the era. The work balances personal anecdotes with informative tours of government workings, delivering a rich, behind‑the‑scenes portrait of Washington that feels like a guided walk with a trusted friend.