""Thirty Years in Washington: Or Life and Scenes in Our National Capital"" is a memoir written by Mrs. John A. Logan about her experiences living in Washington D.C. for three decades. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social scene in the capital during the late 19th century. Mrs. Logan, a prominent socialite and wife of a U.S. senator, shares her personal observations and interactions with notable figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Theodore Roosevelt. She also discusses the changing landscape of Washington D.C. over the years, including the development of new neighborhoods and landmarks. Through her anecdotes and insights, Mrs. Logan offers readers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of American politics and society during a pivotal time in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.