The World's Fair by Anonymous
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"The World's Fair" by Anonymous is a children's prize gift book that was written during the mid-19th century. This enchanting work describes the remarkable inventions and manufactories showcased at the Great Exhibition of 1851, known as the Crystal Palace. The narrative invites young readers to explore the wondrous items from various countries and includes delightful stories about the people who created and sent these artifacts, emphasizing the interconnectedness of cultures and the
importance of global cooperation. At the start of the book, the author paints a vivid picture of the Great Exhibition, describing the Crystal Palace as a magnificent structure filled with an array of inventions, artistic works, and curiosities from around the world. The narrative presents a bustling scene of diverse visitors, including individuals from countries such as Turkey, India, and China, each contributing unique items. There are detailed descriptions of intriguing exhibits, like an enormous French decanter and a miniature English steam engine, as well as a plethora of artistic creations and everyday objects. This opening portion sets the tone for an inspiring journey that celebrates creativity, industry, and the variety of human experience across nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
The World's Fair Or, Children's prize gift book of the Great Exhibition of 1851 : describing the beautiful inventions and manufactures exhibited therein : with pretty stories about the people who have made and sent them : and how they live when at home. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by The Internet Archive Children's Library, Asad Razzaki, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England) -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14092 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14092-6 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 618 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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