The Devil in the White City
Author: Eric Larson
Category: Non-Fiction
Reviewer: Anne Smith
Department/Position: Language Arts
Summary:
This true story is set during the World's Fair of 1893 and explores two men who had varying degrees of influence over the spectators and citizens of Chicago. Daniel H. Burnham was the architect in charge of overseeing the construction of the World's Fair that was to put Chicago on the map and demolish all records previously attained by the Paris exhibit which unveiled the Eiffel Tower. This was not an easy undertaking by any means! Weather, unions, deaths all influenced the outcome. H.H. Holmes, a serial killer, is the other main character who preyed on the innocent women that traveled great lengths to see the attractions of the fair. Holmes is a master manipulator who created a crematorium in his own apartment complex to dispose of the bodies. This story was highly intriguing to me especially considering I am not a "big fan" of non-fiction pieces.
Recommended Audience: High school and adult readers
Rating: 5 (high)
This book is available at the AHS library.
Category: Non-Fiction
Reviewer: Anne Smith
Department/Position: Language Arts
Summary:
This true story is set during the World's Fair of 1893 and explores two men who had varying degrees of influence over the spectators and citizens of Chicago. Daniel H. Burnham was the architect in charge of overseeing the construction of the World's Fair that was to put Chicago on the map and demolish all records previously attained by the Paris exhibit which unveiled the Eiffel Tower. This was not an easy undertaking by any means! Weather, unions, deaths all influenced the outcome. H.H. Holmes, a serial killer, is the other main character who preyed on the innocent women that traveled great lengths to see the attractions of the fair. Holmes is a master manipulator who created a crematorium in his own apartment complex to dispose of the bodies. This story was highly intriguing to me especially considering I am not a "big fan" of non-fiction pieces.
Recommended Audience: High school and adult readers
Rating: 5 (high)
This book is available at the AHS library.
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