The Century World's Fair Book For Boys And Girls (1893)

By Tudor Jenks

Book Overview

The Century World's Fair Book For Boys And Girls, written by Jenks Tudor, is a historical book published in 1893. It is a comprehensive guide to the World's Columbian Exposition, which was held in Chicago in the same year. The book is aimed at children and young adults and provides a detailed account of the fair, including its exhibits, attractions, and events. The author begins by describing the history of the World's Columbian Exposition and its significance as a celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America. He then goes on to provide a detailed account of the fairgrounds, including the various buildings and pavilions that were constructed for the event. The book also includes descriptions of some of the most popular exhibits at the fair, such as the Midway Plaisance, which featured a variety of entertainment and amusement attractions, and the Ferris Wheel, which was the largest attraction of its kind at the time. In addition to the descriptions of the fair and its attractions, the book also includes a number of illustrations and photographs that help to bring the event to life. Overall, The Century World's Fair Book For Boys And Girls is an engaging and informative historical account of one of the most significant events of the late 19th century. It provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of the World's Columbian Exposition and its impact on American culture and society.Being The Adventures Of Harry And Philip With Their Tutor Mr. Douglass At The World's Columbian Exposition.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: 1164125982
• ISBN13: 9781164125983
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"