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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America,New
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile comes the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the cunning serial killer who used the magic and majesty of the fair to lure his victims to their death.As absorbing a piece of popular history as one will ever hope to find. San Francisco ChronicleCombining meticulous research with nailbiting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.Two men, each handsome and unusually adept at his chosen work, embodied an element of the great dynamic that characterized Americas rush toward the twentieth century. The architect was Daniel Hudson Burnham, the fairs brilliant director of works and the builder of many of the countrys most important structures, including the Flatiron Building in New York and Union Station in Washington, D.C. The murderer was Henry H. Holmes, a young doctor who, in a malign parody of the White City, built his Worlds Fair Hotel just west of the fairgroundsa torture palace complete with dissection table, gas chamber, and 3,000degree crematorium.Burnham overcame tremendous obstacles and tragedies as he organized the talents of Frederick Law Olmsted, Charles McKim, Louis Sullivan, and others to transform swampy Jackson Park into the White City, while Holmes used the attraction of the great fair and his own satanic charms to lure scores of young women to their deaths. What makes the story all the more chilling is that Holmes really lived, walking the grounds of that dream city by the lake.The Devil in the White City draws the reader into the enchantment of the Guilded Age, made all the more appealing by a supporting cast of reallife characters, including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and others. Erik Larsons gifts as a storyteller are magnificently displayed in this rich narrative of the master builder, the killer, and the great fair that obsessed them both.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Devil in the White City'? A: The main theme of 'The Devil in the White City' is the contrast between the grandeur of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the dark, chilling story of the serial killer Henry H. Holmes who lured his victims during this event.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Devil in the White City'? A: The author of 'The Devil in the White City' is Erik Larson, known for his narrative nonfiction style that blends history with compelling storytelling.
- Q: What genre does 'The Devil in the White City' belong to? A: 'The Devil in the White City' belongs to the true crime genre, combining elements of history and thriller.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Devil in the White City' has 447 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of historical events and character narratives.
- Q: What historical event is depicted in the book? A: The book depicts the 1893 World's Fair held in Chicago, detailing its significance and the events surrounding it, including the actions of the serial killer.
- Q: Is 'The Devil in the White City' a standalone book or part of a series? A: 'The Devil in the White City' is a standalone book and does not belong to a series.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Devil in the White City' is paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Devil in the White City' published? A: 'The Devil in the White City' was published on February 10, 2004.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: 'The Devil in the White City' is intended for readers interested in American history, true crime, and thrilling narratives.
- Q: Can you summarize the main characters in the book? A: The main characters in 'The Devil in the White City' include Daniel Hudson Burnham, the architect responsible for the World's Fair, and Henry H. Holmes, the serial killer who exploited the fair to commit his crimes.