Skip to content
Scan a barcode
Scan
Paperback The Devil in the White City - Summary & Analysis: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America Book

ISBN: 1530501954

ISBN13: 9781530501953

The Devil in the White City - Summary & Analysis: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

You Need To Read This Book if you want to dive deeper into the world of Erik Larson. The Devil in the White City tells two different stories, of two different men. One is Daniel Burnham, architect and organizer of the 1893 World's Fair. The other is H. H. Holmes, the serial killer who found his prey in the Fair's crowds. Soon to be a Martin Scorcese film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Devil in the White City is an entertaining book with a unique way of looking at an important moment in US history. This summary will guide you through the book, offering: Detailed summaries of each chapter which: List important dates Provide condensed recounting of events Highlight important individuals and events Also included are brief biographies of important people. In them you'll find: Context for their lives before and after they enter the book. And in addition, a brief discussion of some of the themes in the book. Disclaimer: This book serves as an accompaniment to the bestseller The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. It is meant to broaden the reader's understanding of the book and to offer insights which can easily be overlooked. You should order a copy of the actual book before reading this.

Recommended

Format: Paperback

Temporarily Unavailable

We receive fewer than 1 copy every 6 months.

Customer Reviews

0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
GoDaddy Verified and Secured