Washington, its sights and insights [1903]

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Washington, its sights and insights [1903]

by Harriet Earhart Monroe

EN·~4 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total

Transcriber’s Note:

0:06

Washington ITS SIGHTS AND INSIGHTS

0:15

CONTENTS

1:18

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:57

I THE CITY OF WASHINGTON

3:58

II A GENIUS FROM FRANCE

11:32

III THE CAPITOL BUILDING

5:26

IV INTERIOR OF THE CAPITOL

5:49

V THE ROTUNDA

5:49

VI CONCERNING SOME OF THE ART AT THE CAPITOL

10:05

Description

Step into the capital’s living museum as the author guides listeners through Washington’s most iconic landmarks. From the soaring dome of the Capitol to the quiet elegance of the Supreme Court chamber, each description blends architectural detail with the stories that shaped the nation’s political heart. Along the way, the narrative highlights the art, statues, and historic moments that give each space its unique character.

Beyond the grand halls, the tour explores the bustling departments that keep the government running—treasury, post office, agriculture, and the lesser‑known Bureau of Indian Affairs. The listener also discovers the surrounding neighborhoods, from the historic streets of Alexandria to the solemn vistas of Arlington’s memorials. With vivid observations and thoughtful reflections, this audio journey offers a fresh appreciation of the city that serves as both stage and symbol for American democracy.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (259K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1903.

Credits

Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2023-04-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harriet Earhart Monroe

Harriet Earhart Monroe

1842–1927

An educator, lecturer, and religious dramatist, this 19th-century American writer built a varied career that stretched from Kansas classrooms to lecture platforms and stage productions. Her work blended teaching, faith, and public speaking in a way that made her a notable figure in Christian thought and reform-minded culture.

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