Carly M. - reviewed on 10/24/2013 + 50 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I absolutely loved this book. I knew Chicago hosted the 1893 world's fair but I had no idea how much of an impact it had on the future of America good (architecture, Shredded wheat, Ferris wheels,Alternating Current electricity) and the bad(electric chairs, snake charmer song.) I am very disappointed that the Ferris Wheel was eventually destroyed for scrap.

I always like discovering little tidbits of information through reading for instance I learned that Cracker Jacks,Shredded Wheat, Juicy Fruit Gum, and the Ferris Wheel were first introduced at the Chicago's World's Fair in 1893. I also learned Chicago was not nick named the Windy City because of the wind. I love reading about Chicago history. It was and still is one of the most interesting American cities.

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