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The Devil in the White City

Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America

Book • 2003

The book tells the dual stories of Daniel H. Burnham, who led the construction of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and H.H.

Holmes, a serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims.

Burnham faced numerous challenges in building the 'White City', while Holmes constructed his 'Murder Castle', a hotel with secret rooms, torture chambers, and other sinister features.

The narrative explores the contrast between the grandeur of the fair and the dark deeds of Holmes, set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America.

Mentioned by

Vanessa Van Edwards

Anthony Scaramucci

Mentioned in 5 episodes

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as a compelling way to learn about history.

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as a book that

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Mentioned by

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as a book that tells the sordid tale of the dark side of the Chicago World's Fair.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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, the most famously he wrote Devil in the White City.

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Mentioned by

Megyn Kelly

in relation to his book on the Chicago World's Fair.

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Mentioned by

Anthony Scaramucci

as a book about the first serial killer in history, set during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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during a discussion about true crime stories and books.

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Mentioned by

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in relation to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

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Mentioned by

Doug Brunt

as a guest on the show and author of several books.

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