District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)

An invaluable primary resource for understanding nineteenth-century America.As a Georgetown resident for nearly a century, Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815 – 1911) was close …

If you really want to get to know Washington, DC, you have to go out and get walking. Beyond the bounty of the National Mall and well-known historic sites, DC is a vibrant city …

David Baldacci uses his unsurpassed storytelling skills to explore the essence of survival itself, as a conspiracy of violence surrounds an FBI agent whose fate was to be the . . . …

Alex Cross's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery?Alex …

Make your trip to Washington, DC extraordinaryA bike ride along the Potomac river. Fine dining in Penn Quarter. Snapping photos of the iconic Capitol Building. There are so many …

At the age of thirty-six, in 1852, Lt. Montgomery Cunningham Meigs of the Army Corps of Engineers reported to Washington, D.C., for duty as a special assistant to the chief army …

Perfect for planning and enjoying a stress-free family holiday, this easy-to-use guide book is packed with insider tips and information on the best family-friendly activities and …

Author/photographer Gottlieb turns his lens to the nation's capitalperhaps the most photographed city on earth. Through Gottlieb's remarkable eye, Washington, D.C. is portrayed in …

This is a comprehensive guide to one of America's unique national parks, The C&O Canal Companion takes readers on a mile-by-mile, lock-by-lock tour of the 184-mile Potomac River …

A Garden for All Seasons captures Marjorie Post's garden landscape, set on twenty-five acres in Washington, D.C. Working with prominent landscape architects Umberto Innocenti, …