Wicked Capitol Hill: An Unruly History of Behaving Badly (Wicked Ser.)
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- Synopsis
- &“Chronicles some of Capitol Hill&’s most legendary scandals, ranging from duels to murder to sex&” (Roll Call). Local historian and Walking Shtick tour guide Robert S. Pohl brings us Wicked Capitol Hill. Pohl includes such historic crimes as the affair between the congressman and the Capitol Hill cobbler&’s daughter that ended in murder at the hands of the press. Tales range from the backrooms of Congress and the docks of the Naval Yard to the bars of 8th Street and the grave of an infamous madam buried at the Congressional Cemetery. Pohl balances the tales between those of government officials misbehaving on the Hill and of truly local crimes. Includes photos!
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 131 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781614234036
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781609495879
- Publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 11/13/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Robert S. Pohl
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.