The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
Product ID: 221619
📚Meticulous historical research
🏛️1893 Chicago World's Fair setting
🕵️♂️True crime serial killer investigation
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📖 Where history’s brightest light meets its darkest shadow — don’t miss the story that redefined true crime and American legacy!
- DUAL NARRATIVE POWER - Experience the stark contrast between visionary architect Daniel Burnham’s triumph and Holmes’ dark depravity.
- MASTERFUL STORYTELLING - Erik Larson’s narrative blends meticulous research with the pace and tension of a bestselling thriller.
- CULTURAL LEGACY IMPACT - Discover how the Fair’s innovations and horrors echo through history, influencing everything from urban design to pop culture.
- EPIC HISTORICAL BACKDROP - Dive into the transformative 1893 Chicago World's Fair, a cultural milestone that shaped modern America.
- GRIPPING TRUE CRIME THRILLER - Follow the chilling exploits of H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, weaving suspense with fact.
The Devil in the White City is a #1 bestseller and National Book Award finalist that masterfully intertwines the dazzling 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the sinister story of H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. Through vivid, meticulously researched narrative, Erik Larson contrasts the visionary achievements of architect Daniel Burnham with the chilling horrors of Holmes’ Murder Castle, delivering a gripping true crime thriller set against a pivotal moment in American history.
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| Best Sellers Rank | #2,171 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Serial Killers True Accounts #4 in U.S. State & Local History #7 in Murder & Mayhem True Accounts |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (31,353) |
| Dimensions | 5.18 x 0.95 x 7.95 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 0375725601 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0375725609 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 447 pages |
| Publication date | February 10, 2004 |
| Publisher | Vintage |
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