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L. A. Gobright

 
9781331384519: Recollection of Men and Things at Washington (Classic Reprint): During the Third of a Century

Synopsis

Recollection of Men and Things in Washington, 1830s–1860s A vivid memoir of life in the nation’s capital, told through the author’s sharp observations and memorable episodes. From political battles to personal sketches, it captures the mood and moments that shaped the era.

This edition presents a firsthand account of Washington’s fevered debates, dramatic duels, and key people who moved the country. It mixes political history with colorful anecdotes, offering a window into how power, media, and everyday life intersected in the capital.


  • Behind-the-scenes impressions of presidents, lawmakers, and reporters

  • Descriptions of notable events, from duels and riots to cabinet discussions

  • Character sketches of figures who defined the period

  • Editorial voices and public sentiment in a nation on the edge of change



Ideal for readers of American political history and readers who enjoy vivid, scene‑setting reportage of Washington’s storied past.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

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