The Illustrated History of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition: Enlarged Special Edition Volume 1 American Furniture of the Pilgrim Century 1620-1720 William Merritt Chase

William Merritt Chase

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Known as the Columbian Exposition

but his inventions changed the world and propelled America into the 20th century and beyond

he wrote 39 plays and more than 150 sonnets

The Illustrated History of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition: Enlarged Special Edition Volume 1 American Furniture of the Pilgrim Century 1620-1720 William Merritt ChaseVolume one of a two part series captures the grandeur and intricacies of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition. The year was 1876, and America was just 100 years old. To celebrate, the city of Philadelphia hosted The Centennial Exhibition in the spirit of progress and independence. Massive buildings were erected, countries invited, and parties held to celebrate the United States emergence on the global scene. This detailed book tells the story of the