A review by jhowarddc
Walt Whitman in Washington, D.C.: The Civil War and America's Great Poet by Garrett Peck

5.0

A lively, well-researched account of Walt Whitman's life and experiences in Washington, D.C. during and after the Civil War, this book is also a portrait of the capitol city at a crucial juncture in its and the nation's history. As a DC resident, I feel like I know my city better now having read this book. Peck's included some great photos/illustrations from the Library of Congress collections and elsewhere.