American Nights' Entertainments: Compiled From Pencilings Of A United States Senator, Entitled A Winter In The Federal City (1860) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436947428)

American Nights' Entertainments is a book compiled by Talbot Greene, which was originally titled A Winter in the Federal City. The book is a collection of pencilings, or sketches, written by an anonymous United States Senator. The sketches depict the nightlife and social scene in Washington D.C. during the winter of 1860. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of the political elite, as well as the social customs and norms of the time. The sketches cover a range of topics, from political events and speeches to social gatherings and parties. The book is a fascinating look into the history and culture of America during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Talbot Greene
ISBN-10: 1436947421
ISBN-13: 9781436947428
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d