Zigzag Journeys in the White City. With Visits to the Neighboring Metropolis

Name: Zigzag Journeys in the White City. With Visits to the Neighboring Metropolis
Author: Hezekiah Butterworth

By Hezekiah Butterworth

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The narrative follows a village folk‑lore society’s funded excursion to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, tracing a family's days at the Fair alongside the society's storytelling and meetings. It interweaves descriptive tours of major buildings, midways, state and national exhibits, architectural features and nighttime illuminations with accounts of folk tales, songs, and congresses held at the Art Palace. The text sketches the exposition's planning and construction, outlines Chicago's civic growth, and reflects on themes of civic improvement, peace education, and patriotic display. Episodic scenes and numerous illustrations convey the atmosphere, entertainments, and practical impressions the visitors take home.

About the Author

Hezekiah Butterworth

Hezekiah Butterworth was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature in the late 19th century. He wrote a variety of works that often blended historical themes with engaging narratives, making them appealing to young readers. His notable titles include "Brother Jonathan" and the "Zigzag Journeys" series, which offered adventurous explorations of different cultures and historical events. Butterworth's storytelling is characterized by its educational value, aiming to inspire curiosity and a love for history among children. His works remain a part of the literary heritage that reflects the values and interests of his time.