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What We Saw at Madame World's Fair / Being a Series of Letters from the Twins at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition to Their Cousins at Home

By Elizabeth Gordon
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A series of playful letters from twin cousins recounts their wanderings through an international exposition, describing pavilion displays, national courts, and demonstrations across food products, agriculture, machinery, fine arts, education, and horticulture. The narrators blend childlike curiosity with practical detail as they report fish-hatching, butter-sculpted flowers, manufacturing and transportation exhibits, mural and sculpture lessons, national pavilions and abbreviated travelogues of Italy, Japan, China, Sweden, Canada, and Tehuantepec, and the fair's nighttime fireworks and illuminations.

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Elizabeth Gordon

Elizabeth Gordon was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature in the early 20th century. Her works often blend whimsy with educational themes, appealing to young readers through imaginative storytelling. Notable titles include "A Sheaf of Roses" and "Flower Children: The Little Cousins of the Field and Garden," which reflect her interest in nature and childhood experiences. Gordon's stories frequently feature playful characters and moral lessons, making her a cherished figure in the realm of children's books. Her ability to engage with themes of friendship and adventure continues to resonate with readers today.

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