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Inside the White House
Grove, Noel; Bushong, William B.
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Description for Inside the White House
Hardcover. Presents an overview of the America's first house. This title includes compelling stories that bring the White House to life for history buffs, patriots, and fans of Americana. Num Pages: 352 pages, 400 Colour and Black and White Photographs. BIC Classification: AMX; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 233 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1792.
In collaboration with the White House Historical Association, National Geographic presents this authoritative overview of America's first home featuring never-before published stories and photographs. Organized by theme, discover what makes the White House tick--from its beginnings to the modern day, from the architecture, to the staff, to the first families. Learn fascinating details of the real-life Downton Abbey staff who run this grand home. Marvel at the elaborate detail that goes into hosting a state dinner. Meet the beloved pets who've inhabited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Read about celebrity visitors, the media, and the security so critical in today's world. Sidebars ... Read more
In collaboration with the White House Historical Association, National Geographic presents this authoritative overview of America's first home featuring never-before published stories and photographs. Organized by theme, discover what makes the White House tick--from its beginnings to the modern day, from the architecture, to the staff, to the first families. Learn fascinating details of the real-life Downton Abbey staff who run this grand home. Marvel at the elaborate detail that goes into hosting a state dinner. Meet the beloved pets who've inhabited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Read about celebrity visitors, the media, and the security so critical in today's world. Sidebars ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
National Geographic Society United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781426211775
SKU
V9781426211775
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About Grove, Noel; Bushong, William B.
Veteran author NOEL GROVE, former editor/writer for National Geographic, has contributed to several books for the Society, including Atlas of World History and Earth's Last Great Places. Grove is collaborating with BILL BUSHONG and JOEL TREESE, White House experts with WHHA. WHHA is a nonprofit historical and educational organization that documents the history of the White House. Its mission is ... Read more
Reviews for Inside the White House
"Provides more than a passing glimpse into an American icon...Presidential history buffs and lay readers, including students newer to the subject, will very much appreciate this handsome book."
Library Journal "Contains all you need to know about the splendid holiday celebrations held in the White House over the years, from John and Abigail Adams‘ New Year’s Celebration in 1801 to the sprawling ... Read more
Library Journal "Contains all you need to know about the splendid holiday celebrations held in the White House over the years, from John and Abigail Adams‘ New Year’s Celebration in 1801 to the sprawling ... Read more