Urban Legends & Historic Lore of Washington, D.C. (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540209030)

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.

Author: Robert S. Pohl
ISBN-10: 1540209032
ISBN-13: 9781540209030
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 08/20/2013
Pages: 146
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d