Presidential travel : the journey from George Washington to George W. Bush / Richard J. Ellis.
| Author/creator | Ellis, Richard |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lawrence, Kan. : University Press of Kansas, ©2008. |
| Description | ix, 317 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The origins of presidential travel : the tours of George Washington and James Monroe -- The life of the party : the tours of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren -- Democratic manners and presidential dignity : the tours of Zachary Taylor and Andrew Johnson -- Protecting the president -- Paying for presidential travel -- Going abroad : breaking the "ironclad custom" -- Trains, planes, and the paradox of the transportation revolution -- Conclusion: The rise of the regal presidency. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-305) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007046313 |
| ISBN | 9780700615803 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0700615806 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E 176.1 .E47 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |