The Great State Fair of Texas: An Illustrated History

The Great State Fair of Texas: An Illustrated History by Nancy Wiley. Published by Taylor Publishing Co, Dallas, TX, 1995. 2nd Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in VG DJ. 261 Pgs. ISBN 0878334653. LCCN 85-17391. Foreword by A C Greene. A behind-the-scenes, beyond-the-myth look at America's grandest state fair. This is the story of the Texas State Fair, from the controversy that shadowed its beginning in 1886 through a century of triumphs and troubles. This book is a mix of history, humor and human interest combined with a remarkable collection of more than 300 rare photos. Description text copyright 2018 BooksForComfort. Item ID 32560.