
Transcriber’s Note
Previously Published
The Confidential Contents
WASHINGTON CONFIDENTIAL
PART ONE
1. DISTRICT OF CONFUSION
2. “GORGEOUS” GEORGETOWN
3. NW COULD MEAN NOWHERE
4. NOT-SO-TENDER TENDERLOIN
5. HOBOES WITH NO HORIZON
The book reads like a hard‑boiled journalistic tour of America’s capital, written by two veteran reporters who have already dissected New York and Chicago. Their narrative blends sharp wit with vivid descriptions of streets, alleys, clubs, and the corridors of power, exposing a place that feels both a utopia and a cesspool. Listeners get a behind‑the‑scenes look at the paradoxes of Washington: wealth, security, and surprisingly high levels of vice and corruption.
The authors make clear they’re not reformers but storytellers, pulling from contacts and on‑the‑ground research to reveal the hidden networks of politicians, lobbyists, and the underworld. Their tone is gritty yet conversational, offering a map of the city’s scandals without pretension. Expect a candid, unflinching portrait that feels like a late‑night newsroom briefing, perfect for anyone curious about the real pulse of the nation’s capital.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (716K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, Emmanuel d'Alzon Library (Assumption College) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2020-10-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1882–1954
A hard-driving newspaperman with a flair for drama, he built a long career as a journalist, editor, playwright, and author. He is especially remembered for the sensational "Confidential" books he wrote with Lee Mortimer, which promised readers a look at the hidden side of American city life.
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