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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.
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.
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as a compelling way to learn about history.


Naomi Gleit

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as a book that 

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Ryan Holiday

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

Noel Brown

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when discussing a shared memory of a book with circled words.

Audrey Hussey

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


Brad Henderson

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


Megyn Kelly

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


Anthony Scaramucci

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as an author whose work he has been compared to.

Gary Krist

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during a discussion about true crime stories and books.


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in relation to the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.


Roman Mars

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

Doug Brunt

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