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By Water to the Columbian Exposition

By Johanna Sara Wisthaler
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A personal travel narrative recounts a water journey from the Erie Canal through the Great Lakes to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, blending descriptive scenes of canal towns, Niagara Falls, and lake passages with detailed tours of fair attractions. The writer records accommodations aboard a steam yacht and the company of congenial companions, supplements travel anecdotes with historical and scientific observations, and surveys exposition highlights from national and foreign pavilions to specialized buildings devoted to manufactures, agriculture, industry, art, education, and ethnographic displays. Illustrated maps and lithographs accompany practical route information and financial and statistical notes about international expositions.

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Johanna Sara Wisthaler

Johanna Sara Wisthaler was an author known for her work in the early 20th century. She is particularly recognized for her book "By Water to the Columbian Exposition," which reflects her engagement with the cultural and historical context of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Wisthaler's writing captures the spirit of exploration and the significance of the event, contributing to the literary heritage surrounding this pivotal moment in American history. Her work offers insights into the experiences and perspectives of those who participated in or were influenced by the exposition.

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