by Erik Larson (Author)
The story of two men's obsessions with the Chicago World's Fair, one its architect, the other a murderer. The Devil in the White City draws the reader into a time of magic and majesty, made all the more appealing by a supporting cast of real-life characters, including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and others.
Front Jacket
Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spellbinding 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.
Number of Pages: 447
Dimensions: 1.1 x 7.9 x 5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 01, 2004
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 9.2
Point Value: 23
