Excerpt from Six Months at the World's Fair Everyone in the Fair was kind and too lovely for any thing, except that English Guard and those three French ones; the first being spoken of in the Victoria House, the others in France. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Moody in Chicago, or the World's Fair Gospel Campaign: An Account of Six Months' Evangelistic Work in the City of Chicago and Vicinity During the Time of the World's Columbian Exposition, Conducted by Dwight L. Moody and His Associates It is due to the writer, in presenting this volume to the public, to state that its preparation was undertaken, by special request, with the intention of writing, at first hand, a systematic, orderly account of the six months' work of the campaign, from his own point of view, and mainly from his own observation and experience. But on second thought it has seemed more desirable to let the reader have the benefit of the observations and conclu sions of other capable participants and witnesses also, which were reported when the fresh glow of the move ment was upon their hearts, even though the same ground be traversed more than once by so doing. It is due to the several writers and speakers whose material has been thus freely appropriated from various periodicals to say that the writer has ventured to take the liberty to make such corrections, changes, or additions as have seemed to him desirable in adapting it to his purpose, and would herewith gratefully acknowledge his obligations to the respected friends for the valuable help thus obtained. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
When the United States entered the 1960s, the nation was swept up in the Space Race as the United States and the Soviet Union competed for supremacy in rocket and satellite technologies. Cities across the country hoped to attract new aerospace companies, but the city leaders of Seattle launched the most ambitious campaign of all. They invited the whole world to visit for the 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair, and more than nine million people took them up on the offer. A colorful collection of exhibits turned 74 acres of rundown buildings into a futuristic wonderland where dozens of countries and companies predicted life in the future. The entire city was transformed with the addition of the soaring Space Needle and the futuristic monorail. When the fair ended, the site became a complex of parks and museums that remains a vibrant part of Seattle city life today.
"In 1984, the city of New Orleans hosted the last world's fair held in the United States. Conceived as part of an ambitious effort to revitalize a dilapidated section of the city and establishe New Orleans as a year-round tourist destination, it took more than 12 years of political intrigue and design changes before the gates finally opened. Stretching 84 acres along the Mississippi River, the fair entertained more than seven million guests with a colorful collection of pavilions, rides, and restaurants during its six-month run. While most world's fairs lose money, the 1984 New Orleans World's Fair had the dubious distinction of going bankrupt and almost closing early. However, the $350-million investment did succeed in bringing new life to the area, which is now home to the city's convention center and a bustling arts district" -- back cover.
'Samantha at the World's Fair' by Marietta Holley unfolds a tale where a child's adventure takes center stage, leading them on a mesmerizing journey through the wonders of a grand international exhibition. The novel provides an immersive and delightful experience for young readers to explore the World's Fair, an extraordinary event that celebrates the achievements of nations from all corners of the globe. Through the eyes of the endearing protagonist, Samantha, the World's Fair comes alive, revealing a tapestry of cultures, innovations, and human ingenuity.
