The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
de Larson, Erik
- Usado
- near fine
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Near Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0609608444
- ISBN 13
- 9780609608449
- Librería
-
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Sinopsis
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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- Librería
- Turn-The-Page Books (US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 064664
- Título
- The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
- Autor
- Larson, Erik
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Near Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0609608444
- ISBN 13
- 9780609608449
- Editorial
- Crown Publishers
- Lugar de publicación
- New York
- Fecha de publicación
- 2003
- Tamaño
- 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall
- Palabras clave
- SERIAL MURDERERS WORLD COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION history Chicago
- Catálogos del vendedor
- True Crime;
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