The Saint Louis World's Fair of 1904 in Commemoration of the Acquisition of the Louisiana Territory (Classic Reprint)
The Saint Louis World's Fair of 1904 in Commemoration of the Acquisition of the Louisiana Territory (Classic Reprint)

Author: Charles McMeen Kurtz

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-11-27

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780666317025

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Excerpt from The Saint Louis World's Fair of 1904 in Commemoration of the Acquisition of the Louisiana Territory Until the present time there never has been an International Exposition projected on such magnificent scale as the St. Louis World's Fair of 1904. It will be greater in extent, more comprehensive in its scope and it promises to be more beautiful from the purely spectacular standpoint than any Exposition which has preceded it. 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.

St. Louis
St. Louis

Author: Joe Sonderman

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9780738561097

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Contains captioned, archival photographs that trace the history of the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, from the groundbreaking to the closing ceremonies.

The Saint Louis World's Fair of 1904
The Saint Louis World's Fair of 1904

Author: Charles M. Kurtz

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-23

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780331801699

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Excerpt from The Saint Louis World's Fair of 1904: In Commemoration of the Acquisition of the Louisiana Territory; A Handbook of General Information, Profusely Illustrated Until the present time there never has been an International Exposition projected on such magnificent scale as the St. Louis World's Fair of 1904. It will be greater in extent, more comprehensive in its scope and it promises to be more beautiful from the purely spectacular standpoint than any Exposition which has preceded it. 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.

Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis

Author: Robert Jackson

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780060092672

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You are holding a ticket to one of the largest and most magnificent celebrations of all time -- the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair! For seven months nearly twenty million visitors from around the globe flooded the fairgrounds of Forest Park. Many explored the twelve mammoth palaces (made of plaster and horsehair!), which showcased amazing exhibits. Others enjoyed watching the first Olympic Games in the United States, keeping cool all summer with a new treat that became an instant hit -- the ice-cream cone. And everyone loved viewing all 1275 acres of fairgrounds from atop the 265-foot Ferris wheel. Robert Jackson describes the planning, building, events, and memory of a fair that enthralled millions with its magic. In fascinating detail, he captures the energy and imagination of turn-of-the-century America, when fairgoers begged friends and family to meet them in St. Louis.

Worlds Fair at St. Louis
Worlds Fair at St. Louis

Author:

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-06-25

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9781332909384

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Excerpt from Worlds Fair at St. Louis: Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904 The greatest miracles of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition are those that trace their origin to the power of electricity. These are the illumination and the cascades. The pan-american had in all but horse-power, while the Louisiana Purchase Exposi tion has horse-power. 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.

Still Shining
Still Shining

Author: Diane Rademacher

Publisher: Virginia Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1891442201

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A description of lost building from the 1904 World's Fair. The bulk of the book is descriptions and pictures.

Midwest Maize
Midwest Maize

Author: Cynthia Clampitt

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2015-02-28

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0252096878

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Food historian Cynthia Clampitt pens the epic story of what happened when Mesoamerican farmers bred a nondescript grass into a staff of life so prolific, so protean, that it represents nothing less than one of humankind's greatest achievements. Blending history with expert reportage, she traces the disparate threads that have woven corn into the fabric of our diet, politics, economy, science, and cuisine. At the same time she explores its future as a source of energy and the foundation of seemingly limitless green technologies. The result is a bourbon-to-biofuels portrait of the astonishing plant that sustains the world.

Jackson's Famous Photographs of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1803, St. Louis, 1904
Jackson's Famous Photographs of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1803, St. Louis, 1904

Author: C. S. Jackson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-05

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780267883288

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Excerpt from Jackson's Famous Photographs of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1803, St. Louis, 1904: Over Two Hundred Views and Scenes On the right is seen first the Palace of Education, immediately north of the Palace of Manufactures, and in the far distance is seen the Louisiana Purchase Exposition monu ment at the head of the Plaza of St. Louis. At night a million electric lights illumine this picture, forming one of the grandest sights ever witnessed by man. 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.

Anthropology Goes to the Fair
Anthropology Goes to the Fair

Author: Nancy J. Parezo

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 0803213948

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As scientists claiming specialized knowledge about indigenous peoples, especially American Indians, anthropologists used expositions to promote their quest for professional status and authority. This title shows how anthropology showcased itself "to show each half of the world how the other half lives".