Description: Travel Journal recounting train and bus trip from New York City to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA for the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926 Author: [Anonymous] Title: Travel Journal recounting train and bus trip from New York City to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA for the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926 Publication: 1926 Description: Very Good. Pocket notebook (16 x 8cm); 40 leaves. Handwritten notes in ink on each recto. Staple-bound at top edge with black tape covering. Perforated leaves. Cardboard backing with no front cover, possibly as issued (one stub remains on top from a torn-out sheet; unsure if this was a cover page or a blank, but journal begins on first existing page so no loss assumed). First page loose along perforation but still holding, with all other pages firmly bound. Journal recounts a three-day trip via train and bus from New York City to Washington, DC and Philadelphia Pennsylvania for the 1926 Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 World's Fair). The author's name is never stated, but based on content is likely a young man from New York City traveling with his father. Handwriting is legible throughout.Majority of journal describes sightseeing in Washington, DC: "Arrived in Wash. At 3:35 ST Time after spending 5 hours on the train (P.R.R.) ... We went from the grand Union Station to the Capitol Park Hotel and checked in. Then we went sight-seeing around the city proper." Author writes about visiting DC landmarks, describes the interior of the Pan American Union building in detail, and complains about the DC heat: "After a soda we went to the hotel and took a cold bath and went to sleep. It was very warm on train and in Wash. & rained in the latter place. It was rather warm at night." The author sums up his thoughts on the first day with language that reflects the prejudices of the times: "Many coons in Wash. And many, many [underlined] pretty women."Following pages give more detail on where he slept, ate and visited. In Philadelphia, he recounts an incident at the hotel: "At 1 o'clock last night (or this morning, rather) the band ... came to the hotel (their headquarters) playing louder than any other bands ever played together and the policemen looked on and laughed. Ha! Ha! What a good joke."A detailed glimpse into one man's travel experience in the mid-1920s. Seller ID: 5310 Subject: Ephemera, Manuscripts and Autographs, Trains / Railroad, Travel / Exploration, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
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Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1926
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
