Larson, Erik
The Devil in the White City
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553813531
- author:
- Larson, Erik
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Devil in the White City is a gripping tale of two men, one a visionary architect and the other a serial killer, who came together to shape the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Daniel H. Burnham's ambitious project, the White City, was a massive, visionary landscape of white buildings set in a wonderland of canals and gardens. In stark contrast, H.H. Holmes built a hotel just west of the fairground, a place where his devilish charms lured scores of young women to their deaths. The two men's paths converged in a city plagued by politics, infighting, and harsh weather conditions. While Burnham overcame these challenges to create a masterpiece, Holmes constructed a torture palace, a gas chamber, and a crematorium, all hidden behind the façade of a hotel. This book brings to life the story of these two men, their motivations, and the events that led to the creation of one of the most infamous places in American history. Through meticulous research, Erik Larson reveals the intricate web of events that led to the transformation of the Chicago World's Fair and the dark secrets that lurked beneath its surface.
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