By Water to the Columbian Exposition

"By Water to the Columbian Exposition" by Johanna S. Wisthaler is a captivating chronicle of a late 19th-century voyage to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago aboard the elegant steam yacht "Marguerite". The book follows the author and her companions, the James family, as they journey through the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes, detailing the stunning scenery of America. Wisthaler paints a vivid picture of the towns and cities they encounter, blending historical observations with personal reflections on the joys of travel and friendship. Her expressive prose captures both the natural splendor and the historical richness of the late 1800s, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era as they make their way to the grand exposition.