Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

In her introduction the author describes this book as being a full account of the many marvels and interesting sights of Washington; of the daily life at the white house, both past and present; of the wonders and inside workings of all our government departments; and descriptions and revelations of every phase of political, public, and social life at the nation's capital.