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Step into the bustling heart of the White City, where the grandeur of the 1893 fair comes alive through vivid narration and lively anecdotes. The guide wanders past glittering pavilions, electric fountains, and the towering Ferris wheel, painting each landmark with the same detail that once filled its illustrated pages. Along the way, charming folklore‑inspired tales emerge from the Fair’s own Congress of Story‑tellers, offering listeners a blend of history and imagination that feels both educational and entertaining.
Beyond the spectacle, the narrative turns to the era’s hopeful quest for peace, highlighting the symbolism of the white‑bordered flag and the burgeoning Anglo‑American friendship movement. Young societies and civic groups find inspiration in these pages, as the author weaves together patriotic reflections, civic improvement ideas, and the spirit of cooperation that defined the exhibition. Listeners will come away with a richer sense of how a single fair captured the optimism and cultural dialogue of a nation on the brink of a new century.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (396K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MFR, Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2018-08-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1839–1905
A 19th-century writer and editor with a gift for turning history, travel, and faith into lively reading for young people. Best known for his long connection with The Youth's Companion, he wrote widely and traveled often, bringing a broad view of the world to his books and poems.
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