The devil in the White City

murder, magic and madness at the fair that changed America

Paperback, 496 pages

English language

Published Nov. 19, 2004 by Bantam Books.

ISBN:
978-0-553-81353-1
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From back cover: 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. 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.

4 editions

Subjects

  • Mudgett, Herman W., -- 1861-1896
  • Serial murderers -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography
  • Murder -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History -- 19th century
  • Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 19th century