Category - Fiction / History
Format - Paperback
Condition - Good
Listed - 6 days ago
Ships From - Alabama
Est. Publication Date - Feb 2004
Seller Description
WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST FACT CRIME "A dynamic, enveloping book. ... Relentlessly fuses history and entertainment to give this nonfiction book the dramatic effect of a novel... It doesn't hurt that this truth is stranger than fiction." - THE NEW YORK TIMES 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.
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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
ISBN: 9780375725609
Publisher Description
An account of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 relates the stories of two men who shaped the history of the event--architect Daniel H. Burnham, who coordinated its construction, and serial killer Herm...
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PangoBooks readers find this book compelling due to its masterful weaving of two parallel stories: the creation of the Chicago World's Fair and the chilling actions of a serial killer. The narrative's blend of history, suspense, and detailed accounts of prominent historical figures keeps readers intrigued. Many appreciate the author's ability to craft non-fiction that reads like a novel, though some find certain historical aspects, like bickering architects, less engaging. Overall, it’s praised for its thorough research and engaging storytelling.