02305cam a22003373u 4500 14910 UtSlPG 20260610133341.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Finley, Martha, 1828-1909 Elsie at the World's Fair Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-04 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Elsie at the World's Fair" by Martha Finley is a novel written during the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of the characters from Finley's previous series, particularly focusing on Elsie and her family as they visit the World’s Fair in Chicago, exploring various exhibits and enjoying the celebratory atmosphere surrounding this grand event. The opening of the book sets the scene by introducing characters like Hugh Lilburn and his betrothed Ella, emphasizing their preparations for marriage, which in turn leads to many family gatherings and pleasant winter festivities. The narrative quickly transitions to depict a joyful summer afternoon in 1893, where Elsie's sons and other family members prepare for their trip to the Fair. As they embark on their adventure, the excitement builds, showcasing their interactions and the anticipation of visiting the fairgrounds filled with wonder and marvels. The opening also establishes the familial bonds and the underlying theme of love and support among the characters, hinting at the joyous experiences awaiting them at the World's Fair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Family -- Juvenile fiction Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14910 56298 56298