The Century World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls : Being the Adventures of Harry and Philip with Their Tutor, Mr. Douglass, at the World's Columbian Exposition

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jenks, Tudor, 1857-1922

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Century World's Fair Book for Boys and Girls" by Tudor Jenks is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows two boys, Harry and Philip, along with their tutor, Mr. Douglass, as they embark on a journey to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The book captures their experiences and discoveries at the fair, emphasizing themes of curiosity, learning, and exploration. At the start of the narrative, Harry receives exciting news through a cable from his father, instructing him and Philip to attend the fair in Chicago at his expense. They enthusiastically prepare for their journey, assisted by Mr. Douglass, who supports their adventure as an enriching educational experience. The opening chapter sets the stage for their impending travels, showcasing their contrasting personalities and eagerness to explore the wonders of the exposition. Through witty dialogue and vivid descriptions, the boys' excitement and anticipation paint a lively picture of the time, as they prepare to embark on a memorable adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by ellinora, Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-05