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Eiffel's tower
and the World's Fair where Buffalo Bill beguiled Paris, the artists quarreled, and Thomas Edison became a count
By Jonnes, Jill
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-67002-060-7
- Publisher
- New York, N.Y. : Viking, 2009.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2009
With the 1889 World's Fair fast approaching, the French wanted a grand monument built to represent the greatness of their republic. The fair's commissioner chose Gustave Eiffel's design for a 1000' tower, but opposition and monetary considerations threatened to prevent the tower's completion in time for the opening day. In addition to a detai...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
