Author: WHITCOMB, CLAIRE & JOHN WHITCOMB
Title: Real Life at the White House, Author Signed 200 Years of Daily Life at America's Most Famous Residence
Description: Routledge, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0415923204. Hardback and dust look new. Inscribed "To Audry, Enjoy! John Whitcomb" n celebration of the 200th anniversary of the White House, the Whitcombs provide an irresistible chronological overview of daily life in the presidential residence. Divided into 42 chapters representing each succeeding administration, this survey is brimming with fun facts, tantalizing tidbits, and memorable anecdotes detailing two centuries of domestic bliss and strife in the White House. From George Washington, who chose the sight and initiated work on the presidential mansion, to Bill Clinton, whose well-documented White House escapades titillated and scandalized the nation, each individual president has contributed to the mystique of the most readily recognized home in the U.S. Together with scores of drawings, portraits, and photographs, the breezy text chronicles the significant physical, social, and emotional changes wrought by each First Family as they sought to personalize daily life in the White House. ""A completely new and fascinating White House history filled with personalized stories of the lives of presidential families. I've read most White House histories but this one, in my opinion, is the best. I couldn't put it down." -- Clement E. Conger, White House Curator, 1970-1986" Very minor wrinkles to top of some pages.; Illustrations, Photos; 10.0 X 7.6 X 1.4 inches; 531 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket .
Keywords: Author Signed Presidents History Washington, D.C. White House Author Signed
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Title: Real Life at the White House, Author Signed 200 Years of Daily Life at America's Most Famous Residence
Description: Routledge, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0415923204. Hardback and dust look new. Inscribed "To Audry, Enjoy! John Whitcomb" n celebration of the 200th anniversary of the White House, the Whitcombs provide an irresistible chronological overview of daily life in the presidential residence. Divided into 42 chapters representing each succeeding administration, this survey is brimming with fun facts, tantalizing tidbits, and memorable anecdotes detailing two centuries of domestic bliss and strife in the White House. From George Washington, who chose the sight and initiated work on the presidential mansion, to Bill Clinton, whose well-documented White House escapades titillated and scandalized the nation, each individual president has contributed to the mystique of the most readily recognized home in the U.S. Together with scores of drawings, portraits, and photographs, the breezy text chronicles the significant physical, social, and emotional changes wrought by each First Family as they sought to personalize daily life in the White House. ""A completely new and fascinating White House history filled with personalized stories of the lives of presidential families. I've read most White House histories but this one, in my opinion, is the best. I couldn't put it down." -- Clement E. Conger, White House Curator, 1970-1986" Very minor wrinkles to top of some pages.; Illustrations, Photos; 10.0 X 7.6 X 1.4 inches; 531 pages; Signed by Author. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket .
Keywords: Author Signed Presidents History Washington, D.C. White House Author Signed
Price: US$ 27.97 Seller: A Book Legacy
- Book number: 63096
- Book number: 63096
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