HERBERT HOOVER'S HIDEAWAY. by Darwin Lambert.
The story of Camp Hoover on the Rapidan River in Shenandoah National Park, used while president by Herbert Hoover. It was selected to be a retreat in natural surroundings with trout fishing and horseback riding as an escape from dealing with the challenges of his office term including the Great Depression. Tells of how the president and first lady used the camp while on visits, of interactions with neighbors, delivery of important mail by airplane drop,and visitors and events. Photos, 157 pages.
ISBN: None. 1971. Order #: MISC3948 paper$6.95.
WHITE HOUSE LADIES: fascinating tales and colorful curiosities. by Webb Garrison.
Here are the U.S. presidents' wives from Martha Washington to Hillary Clinton; public roles these women have played and their private accomplishments and peculiarities, naturally providing insights into the presidents, too. Some rode horses, some painted, some chose china dishware. There were even some marriages in the White House.
Photographs, 256 pages, index.
Inventory=1.ISBN: 1-55853-417-2. 1996. ex-library with owner signature and scuffed covers. Order #: MISC1044 paper$12.99.
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