| The World's Columbian Exposition: A Centennial Bibliographic Guide Contributor(s): Bertuca, David J. (Author), Hartman, Donald K. (Author), Neumeister, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313266441 ISBN-13: 9780313266447 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $82.17 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 1996 Annotation: In 1893, the World's Columbian Exposition had a profound impact on urban planning and the Beaux-Arts period of American architecture. Yet today, except for one building and a grassy park, all that remains is the legacy of printed material dispersed throughout the country. This reference guide, intended for historians, librarians, and collectors, provides access to that legacy. The bibliography, arranged to allow researchers to browse topics broadly, describes over 6,000 books, journal articles, and other materials, while the detailed subject index allows access to specific items. Newspaper and magazine articles, books, dissertations, drawings, photographs, maps, letters, documents, and collections of memorabilia--these provide the enduring heritage of the fair. This guide provides information on all aspects of that heritage. In addition to the bibilography itself, an extensive introduction discusses the influence the fair has had on America. Illustrations provide a visual portrayal of the fair. A directory of special collections of fair-related materials provides an inventory of each collection, along with addresses and telephone numbers. This book is the only comprehensive reference guide to the World's Columbian Exposition. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Study & Teaching - History | United States - 19th Century - History | Americas (north Central South West Indies) |
| Dewey: 907.477 |
| LCCN: 93037791 |
| Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in American History |
| Physical Information: 1.62" H x 6.45" W x 9.54" (1.95 lbs) 480 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1893, the World's Columbian Exposition had a profound impact on urban planning and the Beaux-Arts period of American architecture. The fair introduced the Ferris Wheel, Cracker Jacks, and fiberglass. Yet today, except for one building and a grassy park, all that remains is the legacy of printed material dispersed throughout the country. This reference guide, intended for historians, librarians, and collectors, provides access to that legacy. The introduction summarizes the Exposition's influence. The bibliography, arranged to allow researchers to browse topics broadly, describes over 6,000 books, journal articles, and other materials. A directory of special collections of fair-related materials is also included. Newspaper and magazine articles, books, dissertations, drawings, photographs, maps, letters, documents, and collections of memorabilia--these provide the enduring heritage of the fair. This guide provides information on all aspects of that heritage. In addition to the bibilography itself, an extensive introduction discusses the influence the fair has had on America. Illustrations provide a visual portrayal of the fair. A directory of special collections of fair-related materials provides an inventory of each collection, along with addresses and telephone numbers. This book is the only comprehensive reference guide to the World's Columbian Exposition. |