George Ferris' Grand Idea: The Ferris Wheel

George Ferris' Grand Idea: The Ferris Wheel — page 1
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr had some thinking to do And when he needed to think he liked to sit in front of the big waterwheel near his home What can I do that’s important he wondered George lived on his parents ranch in Nevada He dreamed of doing something big with his life But when you’re one of 10 children it can be hard to stand out 2