The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
by Larson, Erik
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0375725601
- ISBN 13
- 9780375725609
- Seller
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Gastonia, North Carolina, United States
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Synopsis
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.
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- Bookseller
- Persephone's Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 068596
- Title
- The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
- Author
- Larson, Erik
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0375725601
- ISBN 13
- 9780375725609
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2004
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- True Crime; United States - History
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- Reprint
- Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
- Trade Paperback
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- Jacket
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- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.