Truman's book is a detailed account of one of the most famous world's fairs ever held, the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He discusses the planning stages of the fair, the creation of the White City, and the various exhibits and events that took place during the six months it was open. With numerous illustrations and photographs, this volume is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of world's fairs or the cultural significance of the Columbian Exposition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.