Potomac Landings 1932 Paul Wilstach | Bobbs-Merrill Illustrated River History Book Roger B. Whitman Photographs Washington DC Americana

Potomac Landings by Paul Wilstach is a richly illustrated historical and literary exploration of the Potomac River and the development of Washington, D.C., published in 1932 by The Bobbs-Merrill Company of Indianapolis. This large-format hardcover features photographs by Roger B. Whitman and others, along with detailed narrative text that blends history, travel writing, and cultural reflection on one of America’s most symbolic waterways.

Paul Wilstach (1870–1952) was a well-known American author, biographer, and historian whose works often focused on American cultural landscapes, historical figures, and regional identity. In Potomac Landings, he presents the Potomac River not only as a geographic feature but as a living symbol of American history—tracing its shoreline settlements, colonial heritage, and deep connection to the founding and growth of the nation’s capital.

The book includes a front map and numerous black-and-white photographic plates documenting river scenes, historic estates, landings, and points of interest along the Potomac corridor between Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

6.5” x 9.5”, 378 pages.

Condition notes: The book shows age-appropriate exterior wear consistent with its 1932 publication. The interior is in solid, good condition with intact pages and strong structural integrity. Photographic plates and text remain clear and well preserved.