Urban Legends & Historic Lore of Washington, D.C. (American Legends)

A Carving Of General Lee On The Back Of The Lincoln Monument, The Birth Of Lobbying At The Willard Hotel, A Romantic Gesture That Built The Distinctive Homes Of Capitol Hill--these Are Legends Of Washington, D.c. The Capital Is Home To All Manner Of Colorful Rumors And Tall Tales. According To Local Lore, The Missing J Street Was L'enfant's Snub To Supreme Court Justice John Jay, And The Course Of History Could Have Been Changed If Only A Young Baseball Player Named Fidel Castro Had Accepted A Contract With The Washington Senators. In Search Of The Truth Behind These Legends And More, Local Guide And Writer Robert S. Pohl Takes Readers On A Tour Of The Historic Lore And Urban Legends That Surround The Monuments, Neighborhood Streets And Even The Metro Stations Of Washington, D.c.