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Chapter 30: Transcriber’s Notes
By David Solis Cohen
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About This Book

A satirical, episodic account of an international centennial exposition held to mark the centennial anniversary of American independence, following the fair from inception through opening ceremonies to conclusion. Through chapter-length burlesques and sketches the authors lampoon organizers, exhibit halls, managerial biographies, foreign dignitaries, receptions, and the oddities of each department, while inserting mock poems and orations. Frequent illustrations accompany the comic reportage, and recurring metaphors organize the material into themed sections. The work blends affectionate parody with pointed social observation to present a panoramic, humorous survey of spectacle, administration, and popular response at a grand public fair.

Facsimile of advertisement.

Facsimile of advertisement.

THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL AFTER THE EXHIBITION.

Transcriber’s Notes

The language of the source document has been retained, including (deliberate or accidental) inconsistencies and misspellings (e.g. Livingtone in the Opinions of the Press, CHIL-DLIKE on page 35, ~0007 on page 37), except as mentioned below.

Depending on the hard- and software used to read this text and their settings, not all elements may display as intended.

Texts in a dotted box under illustrations have been transcribed from the illustration for the sake of legibility. The advertisements in the last pages have been transcribed as well and are followed by facsimile images.

Changes made

Page headers from the source document have been transcribed in dashed boxes in the margin and moved to where they would appear to fit best.

Some obvious minor punctuation and typographical errors have been corrected silently.

Page 79: Forbes of Boston’s hub changed to Forbes of Boston’s tub.