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OverviewChronicling the sometimes outlandish, often tragic history of the environs of the White House, this book covers two centuries of assassinations, slave escapes, deadly duels, sex scandals, battles, brawls and spy intrigues that took place in the presidential neighborhood, Lafayette Square. The author recounts the triumphs and catastrophes of heroes and villains both famous and unsung, placing them in the context of contemporary world events of the day. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edward P. MoserPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.481kg ISBN: 9781476674865ISBN 10: 1476674868 Pages: 261 Publication Date: 16 December 2019 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. The Secretary of State Is Nearly Stabbed to Death 2. The Unsung Slave Whose Family Sparked a Civil Rights Revolution 3. The Perilous Life of America’s Greatest Foreign Friend 4. The Craziest Inaugural Party of Them All 5. The Biggest Slave Escape in American History 6. The “Big Cheese” Receives a Mammoth Gift 7. Mrs. Lincoln’s Sad Search for Her Deceased Son 8. The Plantation Owner’s Startling Army of Diversity 9. The Burning of the White House and the Rescue of Its Riches 10. A White House Surgery That Echoed Bullets and Brawls 11. The Populist Politics of Pennsylvania Avenue’s Park 12. The Biggest Sex Scandal in Washington’s History 13. The Tragic Wife of America’s Premier Thinker 14. The Secret Life of the Intrepid Explorer 15. The Cunning Craft of a Deadly Spy 16. The Backstory of the American Revolution’s Martinet 17. The Violent End of America’s Bravest Sailor 18. A Duel Between the Oddest and Most Famous of Congress 19. The King of the Camel Corps 20. The Enslaved Woman Who Sued the Head of the State Department 21. The War-Hero Womanizer Who Slayed the Son of Francis Scott Key 22. The Accursed Life of the Man Who Tried to Save the President 23. A Shocking Seedling from the Victory at Yorktown 24. The Bloody Assassination Attempt on President Truman 25. Lincoln Makes Lee an Offer He Could Refuse 26. The Wretched Life Behind the Gaudiest Place 27. How a Personal Vendetta and Patriotic Passion Led to America’s Most Honored Place 28. The Spook Who Spied on the President and Inspired the Formation of the NSA 29. The Most Criminally Inept Family in Military History 30. A Peerless Singer Lays the Groundwork for “I Have a Dream” 31. The Miracle Manse 32. The Lost Barracks of the National Mall 33. George Washington, the Flinty Scot, the Powerful Mayor, and the Children’s Angel 34. The Near Drowning of the President in the Potomac 35. The Forgotten Terror Attack 36. A President’s Brush with Death After a Deadly Navy Accident 37. The Poetess Behind America’s Most Inspiring Song 38. Hamilton! The Tour!!: A White House Area Itinerary 39. Murder Bay and Hooker’s Division 40. A Wartime Tavern Keeper’s Unwanted Guests 41. A Humble Cleaning Lady Gulls a Mighty Invader 42. The Entrepreneur and the Ingénue: A Match Made in Heaven Gone to Hell 43. The Black Businessman Whose Workplace Birthed Jim Crow 44. The Financial Wizard Who Helped Stave Off a Civil War 45. The Crooked Bank for the Former Slaves IndexReviewsEd Moser leads a rollicking tour of Lafayette Square-the front door to the White House-and along the way enchants us with true stories of assassinations, duels, escaped slaves, heroes, scandals, spies, and a strong appreciation for one of America's most historic spaces. - Garrett Peck, author of The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath A fascinating read about an overlooked but important public space at the center of Washington drama for decades. An enjoyable read. - Peter Schweizer, investigative journalist who has been featured on 60 Minutes, The Washington Post and Fox News Turns out the White House isn't in the best neighborhood-not if you like a life of peace and quiet. Edward Moser has discovered that the houses, streets, sidewalks, and alleys around Lafayette Square have produced as much drama as the Oval Office and have hosted an even more colorful cast of characters. - P. J. O'Rourke, New York Times bestselling author. Author InformationA former presidential speechwriter and writer for The Tonight Show, Edward P. Moser is the author of 12 published books and is the operator of the Lafayette Square Tour of Scandal, Assassination & Intrigue. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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