Our Washington, D.C. [Hardcover]

Paul M. Franklin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 2004 | Series: Our...

Our nations capital is truly a distinctive setting, with historical and cultural sites around just about every corner. "Our Washington, D.C." is a pictorial celebration showcasing the areas stunning monuments and scenes, offering a glimpse into what makes this city so unique--from the historic homes, trendy neighborhoods, and diverse special events and festivals to the people who live and work in the capital city. Such locales as the Washington Monument, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the U.S. Capitol building, the White House(including rare interior photos), Arlington National Cemetery, the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Arboretum, the Spy Museum, Mt. Vernon, and the Potomac River are brought to life in "Our Washington, D.C." Featuring the striking photography of Paul M. Franklin, historical images, and detailed captions that capture the essence of Washington, D.C., this is a fabulous presentation of the area that is both our past and our future.

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About the Author

Paul Franklin is a travel photographer and writer whose work has appeared in numerous national publications, including Yankee, WoodenBoat, Travel America, Coast to Coast, Harrowsmith, and others. Paul also photographed Voyageur Press\u2019 Our Washington, D.C. and The Barnes and Noble Complete Guide to the Public Parks and Gardens of Washington, D.C. He has authored numerous books, including the Eyewitness Travel Guides Canada and Southwest USA & Las Vegas, and the AAA Spiral Guide to Washington, D.C. He collaborated with Nancy Mikula on South Carolina\u2019s Plantations and Historic Homes for Voyageur Press. He is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers and the American Society of Travel Writers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (June 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089658044X
• ISBN-13: 978-0896580442
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #799,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > Travel > United States > Washington, D.C.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Photos: Artistry & Diversity, July 29, 2004

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Tam (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Our Washington, D.C. (Hardcover)

Terrific photographs. Ample coverage of the usual monuments and tourist must-stops. Refreshing attention is also paid to DC neighborhoods that make the city a great place to live as well as visit.

Page #54 is excellent.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Photos, September 4, 2007

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Billy Wannyn "Billy" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Our Washington, D.C. (Hardcover)

My daughter loves this book - Great Memorabilia from our trip to Washington D.C. This book has great photos!!!

Billy Wannyn

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, July 27, 2010

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KDC (florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Our Washington, D.C. (Hardcover)

I bought this for my dd 13 to take on a trip to DC she totally enjoyed the beautiful photos and it helped her recognize each place as they approached it.