This tour of the nations capital goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer a historical journey through the federal district. Visit the White House; the only executive home in the world regularly open to the public. Travel to President Lincolns Cottage and see where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. Look around lesser-known sites; such as the grave of Pierre LEnfant; the citys Botanical Gardens; the Old Post Office and a host of historical homes throughout the capital. From George Washingtons Mount Vernon to the Kennedy Center; trek through each era of Washington; D.C.; for a tour of Americas most beloved sites. Join author and Washington insider Alison Fortier as she carefully curates an expedition to our shining city on a hill.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Funny as Hell -- noBy BiglickbrewerFunny as Hell -- no; funnier. Classic Shepard repartee yet loaded with surprises. And as for the title: it isnt what you might think!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth Picking UpBy CustomerThis play by renowned playright Sam Shepard was entertaining enough. However; its anti-war political agenda was too obvious and not enough to vault this play to a lasting level of literary greatness. All that aside though; the storyline carries the reader/viewer along and reads fast enough that it might be worth picking up.-- Reviewed by Jonathan Stephens6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Welcome the Menace of Our Govt come to RoostBy AcoI am now feeling very thankful for the existence of Sam Shepard. Here is someone aware and in touch with the current state of American pseudo-Patriotism; and its appropriation of the essentials of American "values."Frank and Emma are Wisconsin farmers; raising cattle all alone in the Heartland. Though Frank has taken in an old friend; Haynes and let him stay in the basement. After Haynes arrives; Welch shortly appears; full of eerie entitlement; red; white and blue cookies; American flags galore and a suspicion of Haynes presence. Much to the chagrin of Emma; Welch thinks nothing of the house; the front door; the property and the conventions of any social etiquette (i.e. civil liberties). Haynes meanwhile is on edge and frightened at the static charges he emits when touched; the mention of an institution from which he recently left and The God of Hell.What The God of Hell is Ill not mention; but the implications of the government; specifically the Bush Administrations willingness to advocate torture; the heightened disregard of the common man and his home; and the insanity of nuclear production and the decimation our own land are thick and clear.Shepard has created a swift one act; three scenes; in one setting; a kitchen/living room of Frank and Emmas home; which itself radiates a tension of menace and: "Were suddenly stung by our duty to a higher purpose. Our natural loyalties fall in line and were amazed how simple it is to honor out one true heritage."
