Paris, 1900: The American Guide To The City And Exposition (1899)

By Barrett Eastman and Frédéric Mayer

Book Overview

Paris, 1900: The American Guide To The City And Exposition is a book written by Barrett Eastman and originally published in 1899. This guidebook is a comprehensive and detailed account of the city of Paris and the 1900 World's Fair, also known as the Exposition Universelle, which was held in the city that year.The book is divided into two main sections. The first section is a guide to the city of Paris, providing information on the history, culture, and attractions of the city. It includes detailed descriptions of the various neighborhoods, monuments, museums, and other points of interest in the city, as well as practical information on transportation, hotels, restaurants, and shopping.The second section of the book is devoted to the 1900 World's Fair. This section provides a detailed guide to the various exhibits and pavilions at the fair, as well as information on the history and organization of the fair itself. It also includes descriptions of the various events and activities that took place during the fair, as well as practical information for visitors, such as maps and schedules.Overall, Paris, 1900: The American Guide To The City And Exposition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Paris, as well as for those interested in the history of world's fairs and international exhibitions. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the city of Paris and the world of the early 20th century, and is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to the city or interested in its 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167195752
• ISBN13: 9781167195754
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"