The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America Tapa blanda - 2004
de 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.
Acerca de este libro
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.
Resumen
Primera línea
A thousand trains a day entered or left Chicago.
Descripción de la solapa
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.
Identificación de primeras ediciones
Crown published a First US Edition, First Printing in 2003, New York. Doubleday published a First UK Edition, First Printing in 2003, London.
Detalles
- Título The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
- Autor Erik Larson
- Encuadernación Tapa blanda
- Edición [ Edition: First
- Páginas 464
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Vintage, New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Fecha de publicación 2004-02-10
- Ilustrado Sí
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
- ISBN 9780375725609 / 0375725601
- Peso 0.95 libras (0.43 kg)
- Dimensiones 8 x 5.2 x 0.9 pulgadas (20.32 x 13.21 x 2.29 cm)
- Nivel de lectura 1170
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Temas
- 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
Extracto
Reseñas en medios
Citas
- 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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