Based on the first day sales of "The Lost Symbol" and the number of printed copies by Doubleday, Dan Brown has done it again. Yes, he waited a long time to write this book, but he delivered a good thriller to the world.
Professor Robert Langdon is back with Dan Brown's new release, The Lost Symbol. The professor is using his expertise in symbology and iconology to thrill readers of the new page-turner. With the book in your hands, you can embark on a clue-cracking adventure of Washington D.C which is one of the centers of World Power. In this book, Brown set out to reveal some of the sites where power is likely to reside. If you want to visit Washington DC, you want to check out these sites as revealed in the book:
US Capitol & Capitol Visitor Center
George Washington is said to have worn his Mason apron when laid the cornerstone for this powerful landmark, which is featured on the cover of the book. Some say that Masonic symbols and references appear throughout the building. The US Capitol Historic Society offers tours of the building's exterior on Monday mornings, rain or shine, at 10 AM, from March through November.
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
The temple-like building towers over Old Town Alexandria, Va. Inside, you’ll find exhibits about George Washington and Freemasonry, a large Masonic library and artifacts including George Washington's family Bible, locks of his hair and items used during his funeral.
House of the Temple (Scottish Rite Headquarters)
This 16th Street landmark was once voted one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. While it is officially used as an office building for the Sovereign Grand Commander and other officers and staff of the Scottish Rite, it also houses a museum and Masonic library. Look for the references to the number 33, a symbolic number for the Masons (which also happens to be the sum of the book’s 9+15+09 release date), in the building’s 33 columns and 33 ceremonial chairs. Free public tours are offered Mon.-Thurs. from 10 am-4 pm.
US Botanic Garden
Located in the shadow of the US Capitol, the lush and inviting Botanic Garden was a featured in a clue released on The Today Show.
Washington Monument
The celebrated landmark honors George Washington, whose likeness appeared in several clues.
Washington National Cathedral
Known for its beautiful stained glass windows, fascinating gargoyles, secrets and symbols, the stunning landmark stands at the highest point in the city.
Library of Congress
The nation's largest library holds many secrets of its own.
Smithsonian Institution
While the Museum Support Center featured in the book is not open to the public, visitors discover fascinating treasures at locations throughout the museum system.
L’Enfant’s City Plan
An early Facebook clue featured the name of Pierre Charles L’Enfant, the city designer whose streets and avenues have often been connected to Masonic symbols. Head to Freedom Plaza, near the White House, to see a large-scale rendering of L’Enfant’s city map and decide for yourself.
Statue of Albert Pike
The former Confederate general and sovereign commander of the Scottish Rite Masons is honored by a statue in Judiciary Square decorated with Masonic symbols like the double-headed eagle and the number 33.
International Spy Museum
This museum holds a few secrets of its own, with exhibitions that highlight George Washington’s career as a spy and other topics that have turned up in the pre-release clues, including the Enigma code-cracking machine and the Duquesne Spy Ring.
Mount Vernon
George Washington’s Virginia estate is also home to an interactive museum chronicling the life of the first president, his military accolades and political accomplishments—and his affiliation with the Freemasons.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
The building that today houses the National Museum of Women in the Arts was originally constructed as the D.C. headquarters for the Free and Accepted Masons, a fraternal order open exclusively to men. Construction of the temple began in 1907 with a lavish cornerstone-laying ceremony presided over by President Theodore Roosevelt. The six-story building, built during the height of the City Beautiful movement, was one of the first in Washington to use the innovative steel frame technique.
Who is Dan Brown?
..."Dan Brown is the author of numerous #1 bestselling novels, including The Da Vinci Code, which has sold more than 80 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best selling novels of all time. Named one of the World's 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine, he has appeared in the pages of Newsweek, Forbes, People, GQ, The New Yorker, and others. His novels are published in 51 languages around the world...." (Doubleday)
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