Author: Mark Bennitt
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Category : Louisiana
Languages : en
Pages : 864

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Author: Mark Bennitt
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Languages : en
Pages : 800

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Author: Nancy J. Parezo
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803213948
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 553

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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".

Author: Joe Sonderman
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738561097
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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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.

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Category : Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Languages : en
Pages : 392

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A collection of photos from the 1904 World's Fair held in St. Louis, Mo. also referred to as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

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Category : Exhibitions
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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Languages : en
Pages : 800

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Author: Harold E. Hibler
Publisher: Coin & Currency Institute
ISBN: 0871841029
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 191

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When So-Called Dollars was published it was the first, and it is still the only book to deal comprehensively with its subject matter. The book begins with the legendary Erie Canal Completion issues of 1826 and proceeds to catalog 135 years of the Golden Age of American history, all the way up to 1961. Although there have been many propositions for reviving the book over the years, none were more than theoretical musings until two collectors, Tom Hoffman of Crystal Lake, IL and Jonathan Brecher of Cambridge, MA set the process in motion. They have been joined by two others, Dave Hayes and John Dean, to produce a remarkable new edition, of the sort that can only be the product of dedicated hobbyists who love their subject and see it as their obligation to share with others the knowledge gained from years of collecting. While the second edition holds true to the original in basic style and in substance, prices have skyrocketed and it offers much that is new. There are many more illustrations than in the first edition. In fact, virtually every type is now represented by a photograph. More historical information for the issues is presented in the text, which has been further expanded with additional listings of both previously unknown metal varieties and totally new items. The size of each item is now given in mm rather than in 16ths of an inch as in the 1963 edition. Each issue has been assigned a rarity rating of from R-1, indicating more than 5,000 known, to R-10, meaning unique. In addition, a loose-leaf price guide included in each book at no additional charge. The index has been expanded to include references to more subjects and places. Finally, there is a section of color plates. The Hibler & Kappen book remains the standard reference work on the subject with its HK numbers an instantly recognizable means of cataloging and identification.

Author: Robert Jackson
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780060092672
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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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.

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Category : Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Languages : en
Pages : 60

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