History of the World's Fair : being a complete and authentic description of the Columbian Exposition from its inception / by Major Ben C. Truman, department of floriculture, author of "campaigning in Tennessee", "semi-tropical california", etc. ; with special articles by Hon. Geo. R. Davis, director general, Thos. W. Palmer, president [and five others], and numerous other people prominently connected with the Exposition ; profusely illustrated with engravings made from photographs and drawings of exhibits in the various departments.