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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project]

WASHINGTON City and Capital

Government Printing Office, 1937

70.50 €

Complete Traveller

(Westport, United States of America)

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Year of publication
1937
Place of printing
Washington
Author
Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project]
Publishers
Government Printing Office
Edition
First Edition
Keyword
Wpa
Dust jacket
No
State of preservation
Very Good
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
First edition
Yes

Description

Spine lettering faded. Former owner's notes on first blank page. Faint foxing to half title page. Front hinge weakening. Rear map and last pages missing ; It is said that when President Roosevelt received his copy, he exclaimed, 'Where is the steamer trunk that goes with it? ' A huge book, over 1100 pages, really comprising two books, one a guide to the city and one a guide to the workings of the government. The text is notable for its candor, especially in the section regarding African-Americans and the poor social conditions prevalent at the time. Much of the critical reporting on this and other issues was cut from the revised edition issued five years hence, to appease conservatives. This first, unexpurgated, edition is a monumental work and is justly praised as one of the crowning achievements of the Program; Amercian Guide Series; B&W Photographs; Thick 8vo; xxvi, 1141 pages