The Devil In The White City

Dive into the captivating narrative of *The Devil In The White City*, a riveting non-fiction book that artfully intertwines the lives of two extraordinary men against the backdrop of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. This B-format paperback, published by RANDOM HOUSE UK, chronicles the visionary architect Daniel Burnham whose ambitions transformed Chicago and drew the nation’s best talents together. In stark contrast, the sinister figure of Henry H. Holmes emerges as a charming yet terrifying serial killer, luring victims into his infamously dubbed 'World's Fair Hotel'. With 496 pages filled with suspense, intrigue, and historical depth, this book paints a vivid picture of America at the crossroads of progress and horror. Encounter fascinating historical characters like the legendary Buffalo Bill and iconic artist Scott Joplin, whose lives and stories further enrich this compelling tale. Perfect for lovers of true crime, American history, and architectural innovation, *The Devil In The White City* delivers an unforgettable journey through a pivotal moment in U.S. culture. Secure your copy today and immerse yourself in this gripping narrative, where ambition meets malevolence. Enjoy FREE shipping on this best-selling title, with delivery times of up to 10 days, so you can start your reading adventure soon!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780553813531
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2004
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496


Description:
The Chicago World Fair was the greatest fair in American history. This is the story of the men and women whose lives it irrevocably changed and of two men in particular- an architect and a serial killer.The architect is Daniel Burnham, a man of great integrity and depth. It was his vision of the fair that attracted the best minds and talents of the day. The killer is Henry H. Holmes. Intelligent as well as handsome and charming, Holmes opened a boarding house which he advertised as 'The World's Fair Hotel'. Here in the neighbourhood where he was admired and liked by all, he seduced, tortured and murdered young women, incinerating them in the furnace he had built in the basement of his hotel.Spicing the narrative are the sad, charming and funny stories of a supporting cast of historical characters including Buffalo Bill, Scott Joplin, Theodore Dreiser and George Ferris, the steel tycoon whose mammoth wheel became America's answer to the Eiffel tower. The interweaving and juxtaposition of these two men's different 'missions'- one good and one evil- provides the core to a non- fiction suspense drama of the highest order.

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