| Urban Legends & Historic Lore of Washington, D.C. Contributor(s): Pohl, Robert S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1626191964 ISBN-13: 9781626191969 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) |
| LCCN: 2013030389 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.55 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A carving of General Lee on the back of the Lincoln monument, the birth of lobbying at the Willard Hotel, a romantic gesture that built the distinctive homes of Capitol Hill--these are legends of Washington, D.C. The capital is home to all manner of colorful rumors and tall tales. According to local lore, the missing J Street was L'Enfant's snub to Supreme Court justice John Jay, and the course of history could have been changed if only a young baseball player named Fidel Castro had accepted a contract with the Washington Senators. In search of the truth behind these legends and more, local guide and writer Robert S. Pohl takes readers on a tour of the historic lore and urban legends that surround the monuments, neighborhood streets and even the Metro stations of Washington, D.C. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pohl, Robert S.: - Robert S. Pohl has been a tour guide since 2009 and writes a regular column for both the Hill Rag and The Hill is Home. He is a member of Friends of Southeast Library and Capitol Hill Restoration Society, and he volunteers at the Capitol Hill reading room. Pohl is also the author of Wicked Capitol Hill. |