Grand avenues : the story of the French visionary who designed Washington, D.C. / Scott W. Berg.
Grand avenues : the story of the French visionary who designed Washington, D.C. / Scott W. Berg.
Grand avenues : the story of the French visionary who designed Washington, D.C. / Scott W. Berg.
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Publisher
New York : Pantheon Books, c2007.
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N711.4092/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
xii, 336 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Contents
A note on L'Enfant's English -- A pedestal waiting for a superstructure -- An infinity of small moments -- A powerful friend among the princes of the earth -- The remembrance of my former services -- In every respect advantageously situated -- A plan wholly new -- The wheel to give motion to the mac...
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Publisher
New York : Pantheon Books, c2007.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2007.
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Summary
The story of Pierre Charles L'Enfant and the creation of Washington D.C.--from the seeds of his inspiration to the fulfillment of his extraordinary vision. L'Enfant's story is one of consuming passion, high emotion, artistic genius, and human frailty. As a young man he left his home in Paris to volunteer in the army of the American colonies, where...
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Grand avenues : the story of the French visionary who designed Washington, D.C. / Scott W. Berg.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-311) and index.
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c2007.
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N711.4092/2
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74VKR4G32pDA
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ISBN
9780375422805
0375422803
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711.4092 B
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991023261609702626
