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 Herman Mudgett.
The Devil in the White City
By eriklarson
The story behind this book is unbelievable, but yet true. To think that all of this evil went on in the early days of the city of Chicago, right in the shadow of the worlds fair is insane!
This story is gripping and disturbing. You will not be able to put it down!!
Great history and spectacle provide cover for this creepy serial killer. Loved reading about the white city. H H Holmes will make you double check future travel plans.
Real life story about the Chicago World’s Fair and the diabolical dentist/druggist who murdered single women who went to Chicago to work during the Fair. This is my favorite Eric Larsen book, all of which are very good. This one is not for the faint of heart, however. Great history about Chicago’s winning of the fair and all the work that went …
Old Chicago…World’s Fair…a murdering madman…engaging whether you like history or mystery!
A National Book Award finalist, the story is exhaustively researched, replete with abundant notes and lengthy bibliography. Larson is a fine writer, skillfully building angst around the improbable building of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, joyously waxing lyrical in exquisite descriptions of the magical wonder that the fair turned out to be, all …
Another great work of non-fiction by Erik Larson. Packed with fascinating bits of history.
Erik Larsen always produces a winner. This book has everything. You can’t put it down.
True story and a very good read.
A really good book about this era.
Good work, well researched read it. Scary and this guy was a Doctor. What a twisted mind.
Love the parallel story lines.
The pairing of the first US serial killer and the almost heavenly glow of the White City of the Exposition draw us into the constant dichotomy of good and evil always existing together.
Good historic fiction. Inspired me to revisit Niagara Falls area.
What an piece of history at an amazing time in America. Troubling but enlightening
Excellently written, great story well told.
This is a fascinating book and very well written. I loved it.
I loved all of the historical portions of the book. I also thought the story about the “Devil” was very compelling…a great read!
So good, book didn’t need the “Devil”
This is the true story of America’s first serial killer H. H. Holmes.
So many things in the past that most people know nothing about until someone like Larson gives a detailed account like this. Superb book.