the thrilling story behind Paris's beloved monument and the extraordinary World's Fair that introduced it Jonnes, Jill 1952- creator text bibliography biography nyu New York, N.Y Penguin Books 2009 monographic eng

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354 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm. Presents a compelling account of the Eiffel Tower's creation and a superb portrait of Belle Epoque France. As Gustave Eiffel held court that summer atop his one-thousand-foot tower, a remarkable host of artists and personalities--Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Gauguin, Whistler, and Edison--traveled to Paris and the Exposition Universelle (1889 World's Fair) to mingle and make their mark. We meet our characters, who intend to dazzle the world at the Paris Exposition -- Gustave Eiffel and "the odious column of bolted metal" -- Troubles on the tower -- "The first elevator of its kind" -- In which the artists quarrel and the tower opens -- Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley triumphant -- Gustave Eiffel holds court amid the art wars -- The monarchs of the world ascend the republican tower -- In which Thomas Edison hails the Eiffel Tower and becomes an Italian Count -- Rosa Bonheur meets Buffalo Bill. Jill Jonnes. Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-337) and index. e-fr--- Tour Eiffel (Paris, France) Exposition universelle de 1889 (Paris, France) Eiffel, Gustave 1832-1923 NA 2930 J79e 2009 725/.97/0944361 9780143117292 0670020605 2008049839 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1101/2008049839-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1101/2008049839-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1101/2008049839-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1101/2008049839-d.html DLC 081114 20230410124133.0 112477