Published in cooperation
with the White House Historical Association, this is
a fascinating and beautifully produced gem for armchair
travelers or for someone anticipating a trip to Washington,
DC. More than 200 photographs and reproductions provide
historical perspectives and behind-the-scenes looks
at the officials and staff who make the place run. A
tour of the famous rooms showcases the furnishings and
history. The chapter called "Living at the White
House" is particularly captivating. Readers learn
that Tad Lincoln made extra money selling lemonade to
visitors, Amy Carter built a tree house on the South
Lawn, and that pet handlers take care of presidential
animals. The epilogue chronicles each president who
occupied the White House, including George Washington,
who never lived there but who chose the site and selected
the architect. This accessible volume is filled with
many interesting facts, and is a handsomely designed
tribute to a symbol of freedom and democracy.
