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_aWisthaler, Johanna Sara, _d1868- |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBy Water to the Columbian Exposition |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-12-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Clare Boothby and PG Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"By Water to the Columbian Exposition" by Johanna S. Wisthaler is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. This account chronicles the author's adventures aboard the steam yacht "Marguerite," as she embarks on a journey to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The book blends description of the scenic landscapes traversed via the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes with detailed observations of towns and cities, offering a historical perspective on the region during that period. At the start of the book, Wisthaler introduces readers to her traveling companions, the James family, and sets the stage for their voyage, filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement. The author describes the luxurious features of the yacht and the picturesque scenery along the Mohawk Valley as they navigate the Erie Canal, highlighting various towns they pass. The narrative emphasizes not only the beauty of their surroundings but also the importance of companionship in enhancing the travel experience. Wisthaler’s lyrical prose captures both the grandeur of nature and the rich history of the places visited, creating a vivid snapshot of late 19th-century America as they travel toward the notable exposition in Chicago. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWorld's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Lakes (North America) -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aNew York (State) | ||
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