"My country, 'tis of thee!" Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition.

CHAPTER IV.

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WORLD’S FAIRS.

The origin and object of universal exhibitions--New York’s Crystal Palace--Spirit and hopes of its projectors--Its display of the nation’s greatness--The Centennial Exposition of 1876--Magnitude of the enterprise--Description of its hundred buildings--Calendar of events--An impressive exposition of national development.....146