Picturesque World's Fair, Vol. I, No. 1, Feb. 10, 1894 by Anonymous
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"Picturesque World's Fair, Vol. I, No. 1, Feb. 10, 1894" by Anonymous is a historical publication that presents a vivid depiction of the World's Columbian Exposition, which took place in Chicago in the early 1890s. This volume is primarily a collection of illustrated views and descriptions that showcase the grand features of the Exposition, emphasizing its architectural, artistic, historical, scenic, and ethnological aspects. The work aims to provide readers with a comprehensive
and artistic representation of the Fair, celebrated for its role in commemorating Christopher Columbus's voyage and its profound influence on progress in civilization. The content of the book consists of detailed illustrations accompanied by descriptive narratives of the various buildings, exhibits, and attractions at the Fair. Highlights include views of the Court of Honor illuminated by moonlight, the stunning Architecture of the Mining Building, and the impressive Golden Door of the Transportation Building. It also details the significant events like "Chicago Day," showcasing the immense crowds drawn to the Exposition. The beautiful depictions offer readers insight into the grandeur of the event while capturing the essence of a pivotal moment in history, where industry, art, and culture converged to celebrate human ingenuity and progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
Picturesque World's Fair, Vol. I, No. 1, Feb. 10, 1894 An Elaborate Collection of Colored Views . . . Comprising Illustrations of the Greatest Features of the World's Columbian Exposition and Midway Plaisance: Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Scenic and Ethnological |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Buildings |
| Subject | Exhibitions -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- Exhibitions -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39639 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39639-2 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 626 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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