[bookshare-discuss] Book Submitted: America Goes to the Fair
- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <guidinggolden@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:24:53 -0500
Another fairly easy book for someone to proof. Available for anyone on the
check out page.
ISBN:
Title: America Goes to the Fair: All about State and County Fairs in the
United States
Author(s): Lila Perl
Publisher: William Morrow and Company
Copyright Date: 1974
Copyrighted By: Lila Perl
Brief Synopsis: The author explores the history, lore, and appeal of the
state and or county fair in the United states. Discusses what kinds of events
and activities happen at a typical fair.
Long Synopsis: Commercial fairs come in all sizes- county, state, and
international-and they are as popular today as ever. How did they come to be?
What
goes on at them? Why do they continue to appeal to young people? This lively
report on the modern fair answers these questions and many others. The opening
chapters relate the change from the European market fair, like the one at
Nizhni Novgorod in Russia, to the competitive showcase that developed in the
United States. Following chapters take up the various activities that fairs
engage in: agricultural events, household arts, youth and vocational programs,
entertainment, and special exhibits in such fields as science and
transportation. Specific examples from the over 3200 fairs that take place each
year
illustrate each category, and major fairs all over the country are included.
Not surprisingly, the largest one is the State Fair of Texas, held outside
of Dallas. All this wide-ranging information is gathered together in a smoothly
knit narrative by a knowledgeable author, who has participated in a number
of fairs herself.
Comments: Has been read through. All chapters are present. blank pages are
photographs and prints. Captions are labeled as a caption. Should be an easy
proof. Please contact me if you have any questions. juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Adult content: No
Language: English US
Book Quality: EXCELLENT
Categories: Nonfiction, Home and Garden, History, Animals
B4E Significant: No
SFWA Challenged: No
Shelley L. Rhodes, M.A. CVRT
and Ludden black Labrador Guide Dog.
Diamonds may be a woman's best friend, but a dog is mine.
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