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Ten Years in Washington / or, Inside Life and Scenes in Our National Capital as a Woman Sees Them ... to Which Is Added a Full Account of the Life and Death of President James A. Garfield

By Mary Clemmer
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A decade-long insider’s portrait of the national capital combines personal observation, social reportage, and institutional description. The author chronicles daily life at the executive mansion, the inner workings of Congress and federal departments, and the routines of the Treasury, Post Office, Patent Office, Army Medical Museum, and government conservatory. Chapters examine political customs, public ceremonies, and the roles women occupy in federal offices, using anecdotes and descriptive tours to illuminate everyday operations. An appended account recounts the life and death of a recent president, rounding the work with both human interest and administrative detail.

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Mary Clemmer

Mary Clemmer was an American author and journalist known for her insightful observations of political life in the United States during the late 19th century. Her notable work, "Ten Years in Washington," offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the nation's capital as seen through the eyes of a woman. In this book, she chronicles her experiences and interactions with prominent political figures, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the social and political landscape of her time. Clemmer's writing reflects her keen observations and her role as a pioneering female voice in a predominantly male-dominated sphere.

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