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A primer on the national capital's many facets, the fully updated and revised National Geographic Traveler: Washington, D.C., is a must-have for any visitor. Detailed, informative entries on the city's main sites--including the Capitol, White House, and museum-laden National Mall--provide background information on each place, along with logistics on how best to visit. Included, too, are lesser known sites such as Dumbarton Oaks and its gorgeous gardens; bustling Eastern Market, a popular weekend brunch stop; and Frederick Douglas's former residence, Cedar Hill. Self-guided walks help you get to know different areas, including a brick sidewalk tour of stately Georgetown and a spin around the President's neighborhood. Extensive features help explain some of the undercurrents of this fascinating place, including insights into the political machine and how the Old Guard Washington works.
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John Thompson spent 25 years as an investment banker before becoming a full time novelist. He lives with his wife and daughter, his Boykin Spaniel, Lulu, and his Jack Russell, Mr. Bean, and divides his time between Charleston, SC, and a mountain home in Blooming Grove, PA. His first novel, ARMAGEDDON CONSPIRACY was a finalist for Best Fiction by the Southern Independent Booksellers, and winner of the Independent Publishers' (IPPY) Gold Medal for Best Thriller of the Year.In 2012, he released an occult thriller, SALEM VI: REBECCA'S RISING, co-authored with Jack Heath, as well as THE HONG KONG DECEPTION, book #2 in the Brent Lucas Series and sequel to ARMAGEDDON CONSPIRACY.In April 2013 he released CHAIN OF SOULS, book #2 in the SALEM VI trilogy. The third book in the trilogy, CIPHER OF EVIL will be released in the fall of 2014.Also in April 2103, he brought out THE GIRL FROM FELONY BAY, his first Middle Grade mystery, written under the name J.E. Thompson. THE GIRL FROM FELONY BAY is published by HarperCollins/Walden Pond Press and is a Junior Library Guild Selection. On Sept 2, 2014, HarperCollins will release DISAPPEARANCE AT HANGMAN'S BLUFF, the second Felony Bay Mystery. DISAPPEARANCE AT HANGMAN'S BLUFF is also a Junior Library Guild Selection.http://www.booksbyjohnthompson.com
