[PDF] Capital Splendor Parks Gardens Of Washington Dc eBook

Author : Barbara Glickman
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,17 MB
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0881509825

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Provides an illustrated tour of over thirty gardens in the Washington D.C. area, profiling such sites as Dumbarton Oaks, Rock Creek Park, the Smithsonian Gardens, and Mount Vernon.

Author : Howard Youth
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 15,25 MB
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1421412322

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Discover the wonders of Washington’s complex ecosystem with this field guide to the district’s parks, gardens, urban forests and more. Every neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is home to abundant wildlife, and its large park network is rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes readers on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation’s capital. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the stunning color and beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist. Residents and tourists alike will find this guide indispensable, whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing away from the noise of the city.

Author : Barbara H. Seeber
Publisher : Capital Books
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 23,29 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781931868402

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An award-winning garden writer and gardening expert offers 30 of Washington, DC's most glorious gardens to visitors and locals - complete with signature plans, plans, and the personalities who shaped them.

Author : Baktash Vafaei
Publisher : StateGuides
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 20,9 MB
Release :
Category : Travel
ISBN :

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Welcome to a trip to the heart of the United States, to the vibrant capital city of Washington, D.C. This unique city is not only a political center, but also a treasure chest full of history, culture and secrets waiting to be discovered. In this book, we invite you to explore the fascinating secrets of the capital, from the iconic monuments and buildings to the lesser-known but equally impressive places and activities that Washington, D.C. has to offer. Let's start with the White House, the most famous residence in the United States, and the Capitol, the seat of Congress, where the laws of the land are created. The National Mall stretches as a green oasis of history, offering breathtaking views of monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. The Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum complex in the world, is home to treasures from culture and science. Washington, D.C. also boasts a thriving arts scene, from galleries to theaters on U Street. Georgetown enchants with its history, shopping and culinary delights. The National Library is a treasure trove of knowledge, and the city prides itself on its culinary diversity, from food trucks to gourmet restaurants. The history of the Civil War and family activities at museums and events are other highlights. The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery are important symbols of American defense and honor.

Author : Carol M. Highsmith
Publisher : Crescent
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 30,10 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780517201428

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Carved out, at the close of the eighteenth century, of some of the thickest woods and foulest swamps north of Georgia, the glorious city of Washington D.C., is among America's most stately, most beautiful, and most impressive. Indeed, once maligned by Charles Dickens as simply "spacious avenues that begin in nothing and lead nowhere; streets a mile long that only want houses, roads, and inhabitants; public buildings that need but a public to be complete, " Washington, D.C. today is a powerful symbol not only of our nation but of democracy. Spanning the Potomac in majestic fashion, the city fans out gracefully, offering a multitude of pleasures to the more than twenty million tourists who visit annually. From official Washington (the imposing Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the White House, the Capitol, the souring obelisk of the Washington Monument) to its lush public parks and gardens; from Arlington National Cemetery to the Capitol reflecting pool; the Museum of Natural History's fabled elephant; the charm of its celebrated Cherry Blossom Festival to the somber beauty of the Vietnam Wall; from the massive FBI Building to the profoundly moving Holocaust Museum—Washington D.C., A Pictorial Souvenir,a marvelously evocative portrait in words and pictures, captures this historic city memorably. A wonderful keepsake for anyone who has ever visited Washington, and an enticing gift for those who merely dream of strolling down Pennsylvania Avenue, America's "Main Street,"Washington D.C., A Pictorial Souvenirsucceeds in conveying all the grandeur of the nation's capital while reminding us that this splendor belongs, of course, to all who prize democracy.

Author : Alexander D. Mitchell
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,54 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Washington (D.C.)
ISBN : 9780517226551

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"Carved out, at the close of the eighteenth century, of some of the thickest woods and foulest swamps north of Georgia, the glorious city of Washington D.C., is among America's most stately, most beautiful, and most impressive. Indeed, once maligned by Charles Dickens as simply "spacious avenues that begin in nothing and lead nowhere; streets a mile long that only want houses, roads, and inhabitants; public buildings that need but a public to be complete, " Washington, D.C. today is a powerful symbol not only of our nation but of democracy. Spanning the Potomac in majestic fashion, the city fans out gracefully, offering a multitude of pleasures to the more than twenty million tourists who visit annually. From official Washington (the imposing Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the White House, the Capitol, the souring obelisk of the Washington Monument) to its lush public parks and gardens; from Union Station to Ford's Theater; the Willard Hotel to the Library of Congress to the fabled Belgian Embassy; the charm of its celebrated Cherry Blossom Festival to the somber beauty of the Vietnam Wall; from the delightful Easter egg roll to the profoundly moving Holocaust Museum--Washington D.C., A Photographic Tour manages to convey all the grandeur of the nation's capital while reminding us that this splendor belongs, of course, to all who prize democracy." --provided by Goodreads.