{"product_id":"the-fantastic-ferris-wheel-the-story-of-inventor-george-ferris","title":"The Fantastic Ferris Wheel: The Story of Inventor George Ferris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Worlds Fair in Chicago  1893  was to be a spectacular event: architects  musicians  artists  and inventors worked on special exhibits to display the glories of their countries. But the Fairs planners wanted something really special  something on the scale of the Eiffel Tower  which had been constructed for Frances fair three years earlier. At last  engineer George Ferris had an ideaa crazy  unrealistic  gigantic idea. He would construct a twenty-six-story tall observation wheel.  The planners didnt think it could be done. They called it a \"monstrosity.\" It wouldnt be safe. But George fought for his design. Finally  in December 1892  with only four months to go until the fair  George was given permission to build his wheel. He had to fight the tight schedule  bad weather  and general disapproval. Against all odds  the Ferris Wheel turned out to be the talk of the Fair  and proof that dreaming big dreams could pay off. Today  Georges Ferris Wheel is an icon of adventure and amusement throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44959074484277,"sku":"ByrdShop_1627790721","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781627790727.jpg?v=1770373380","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-fantastic-ferris-wheel-the-story-of-inventor-george-ferris","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}