The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair that Changed America
by Erik Larson
Erik Larson recounts the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the chilling crimes that occurred in its shadow.
About This Book
The Devil in the White City explores the creation of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
It follows the efforts of architect Daniel Burnham to design and build the fair.
The narrative also examines the activities of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating nearby.
The book blends accounts of architectural achievement with the darker events of the period.
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