The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America Paperback - 2004
by Erik Larson
The story of two men's obsessions with the Chicago World's Fair, one its architect, the other a murderer. "The Devil in the White City" draws the reader into a time of magic and majesty, made all the more appealing by a supporting cast of real-life characters, including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and others.
About this book
A captivating non-fiction book that tells the parallel stories of two men during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Architect Daniel Burnham struggles to construct the grand fairgrounds known as the White City, while Dr. H.H. Holmes, a charismatic serial killer, preys on vulnerable women in his infamous "Murder Castle." Larson skillfully weaves together the contrasting narratives, highlighting the achievements of the fair and the horrors committed by Holmes. This gripping tale explores themes of ambition, power, and the dark side of human nature, providing a fascinating glimpse into a significant moment in American history.
Summary
First line
A thousand trains a day entered or left Chicago.
From the jacket flap
Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spellbinding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men--the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World's Fair, striving to secure America's place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.
First Edition Identification
Crown published a First US Edition, First Printing in 2003, New York. Doubleday published a First UK Edition, First Printing in 2003, London.
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- Title The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
- Author Erik Larson
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: First
- Pages 464
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Vintage, New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date 2004-02-10
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
- ISBN 9780375725609 / 0375725601
- Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Dimensions 8 x 5.2 x 0.9 in (20.32 x 13.21 x 2.29 cm)
- Reading level 1170
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Chronological Period: 1851-1899
- Cultural Region: Midwest
- Cultural Region: Upper Midwest
- Geographic Orientation: Illinois
- Locality: Chicago, Illinois
- Library of Congress subjects Serial murders - Illinois - Chicago, Burnham, Daniel Hudson
- Dewey Decimal Code 364.152
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Citations
- BookPage, 02/01/2004, Page 24
- Booksense '76 Reading Grp 04, 05/01/2004, Page 1
- Kliatt, 05/01/2004, Page 38
- People Weekly, 03/18/2013, Page 53
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