Robert Jackson (10) (1971–)
Author of Meet Me in St. Louis: A Trip to the 1904 World's Fair
For other authors named Robert Jackson, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
A native of St. Louis, Robert Jackson is the great-grandson of a carpenter who helped build the palaces in Forest Park for the 1904 World's Fair. He has trained for two marathons on the park's restored grounds. Although he has since lived in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City, he remains a show more loyal St. Louisan, especially during baseball season when the Cardinals are playing. Robert Jackson studied American literature and culture at New York University, where he received his Ph.D. show less
Works by Robert Jackson
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- 1971-12-17
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This book brings the original magnificence of the 1904 World's Fair to life through vivid description. Jackson also uses photographs originally taken at the fair to show the spectacular events that took place. The marvelous buildings and sculptures appear even more amazing to us today in light of all the technology we are accustomed to in theme parks. We are reminded that all of this took place at the dawn of cinema.
Among the many attractions that often overwhelmed the spectators show more (intelligent exotic animals, train rides, butter sculptures), was also a playground where children from multicultural backgrounds could mingle. One of the great things that Jackson does in this book is explore the racism of the fair. The procurators of the fair strove to advertise it as a multicultural, international experience, including the influence of Native Americans and African Americans. Despite these claims, the fair really excluded them. This is a great book for all ages interested in the history of the world's fairs. show less
Among the many attractions that often overwhelmed the spectators show more (intelligent exotic animals, train rides, butter sculptures), was also a playground where children from multicultural backgrounds could mingle. One of the great things that Jackson does in this book is explore the racism of the fair. The procurators of the fair strove to advertise it as a multicultural, international experience, including the influence of Native Americans and African Americans. Despite these claims, the fair really excluded them. This is a great book for all ages interested in the history of the world's fairs. show less
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