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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

by Tudor Jenks

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventureChildren's21 chapters
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CEFR level
B2
Length
21 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

Two boys and their tutor embark on an unexpected adventure to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, guided by a mysterious cable from one boy’s father. Their journey promises discovery, excitement, and a firsthand look at America’s grand showcase.

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Contents

21 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
03CHAPTER I Started by Cable — The Journey by Sleeper — Arrival in Chicago — Finding…
04CHAPTER II The Fête Night — Rainbow Fountains — The Search-lights — On the Lake…
05CHAPTER III The Party Separates — Harry Goes to the Battle-Ship — The Government…
06CHAPTER IV Harry Returns to the Hotel — Philip Tells of his Blunder — The…
07CHAPTER V A Place where Visitors were Scarce — The Rolling-chairs and Guides —…
08CHAPTER VI The Midway Plaisance Visit continued — Lunch at Old Vienna — The Ferris…
09CHAPTER VII Harry gets a Camera — The State and National Buildings — The Eskimo…
10CHAPTER VIII What People Said — The Children’s Building — The Woman’s Building…
11CHAPTER IX The Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building — A Rainy Day — A Systematic…
12CHAPTER X Philip at the Art Galleries — The usual Discouragement — Walking Home —…

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