Meet Me in St. Louis - A Trip to the 1904 World's Fair

Informationen zum Autor A native of St. Louis, Robert Jackson is the great-grandson of a carpenter who helped build the palaces in Forest Park for the 1904 World's Fair. He has trained for two marathons on the park's restored grounds. Although he has since lived in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City, he remains a loyal St. Louisan, especially during baseball season when the Cardinals are playing. Robert Jackson studied American literature and culture at New York University, where he received his Ph.D. This is his first book. Zusammenfassung 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.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Jackson
• Publisher: Collins US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.03.2004
• EAN: 9780060092689
• ISBN: 978-0-06-009268-9
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Subjects: JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 20th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 19th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / United States / 21st Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / History of Science, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Reference / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Travel, JUVENILE NONFICTION: African American & Black, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Places / General