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The Devil in the White City; Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
de Larson, Erik
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- ISBN 10
- 0375725601
- ISBN 13
- 9780375725609
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Sobre este artículo
New York: Vintage Books [0-375-72560-1] 2003. (Trade paperback) 447pp. Near fine. Illustrations, photographs, notes, bibliography, index. "Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spell-binding 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". Book about World's Fairs. Time Period 1890's. Locale: Chicago--Illinois. (True Crime, Serial Killers, True Crime).
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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- Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 153462
- Título
- The Devil in the White City; Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
- Autor
- Larson, Erik
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa blanda
- Estado del libro
- Usado
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0375725601
- ISBN 13
- 9780375725609
- Editorial
- Vintage Books
- Lugar de publicación
- New York
- Primera fecha de publicación de esta edición
- February 10, 2004
- Palabras clave
- True Crime, Serial Killers, True Crime
- Catálogos del vendedor
- Law and Crime;
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Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sobre Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB
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