The Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition (CGR Classics)

This beautiful reprinting of a rare souvenir book that covers every detail of the 1893 World's Fair held in Chicago with period type font and re-scanned contemporary images.

The White City entertained millions of visitors that summer to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovering the new world. This unbelievable book was originally published in 1893 by the Columbian Guide Company in Chicago and unearths meticulous details about the world's greatest temporary city that most other books about the Fair omit. Historians and fans of the World's Fair can learn much from this exciting reprinting of a unique collector's item!

The Official Guide serves as an incredible reference guide to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and an entertaining piece of history that covers the world's biggest party from a contemporary viewpoint. Re-assembled by writer and producer, Mark Bussler (Expo: Magic of the White City, The World's Fair of 1893 Ultra Massive Photographic Adventure, World War 1: A Dramatic Collection of Images.) This retro-style reprinting spans more than 300 pages with lavish images and an index. Features an original, new cover design by Mark Bussler.