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Erik Larson

Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed America

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The Devil in the White City is a gripping true-crime tale that intertwines the stories of a cunning serial killer and the architects behind the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
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    At the close of the nineteenth century, the streets of Chicago were rife with vice and violence.

    Are you ready for a thrilling story of national pride, high society and murder? Before we dive in, let’s take a look at life in Chicago circa 1890.

    As the nineteenth century drew to a close, Chicago, an American city on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois, was a city rife with vice and violence.

    Death along the city’s many railroad crossings were commonplace; two people on average were crushed under the wheels of trains daily. Chicago residents weren’t fazed, and some even had the task of collecting severed heads and limbs found along the tracks.

    Fire was another common killer, with wooden shanty homes often going up in flames, killing dozens daily. The city’s water supply was also deadly, as sewage that spilled into the Chicago river was teeming with unhealthy bacteria. Cholera, typhus and other potentially fatal diseases were just a fact of life.

    Those in poor neighborhoods lived with trash-lined streets and suffered from infestations of rats and flies. The corpses of animals were also a common sight; no matter if a dog, cat or horse, the city had no organized groups to collect them. These dead animals would freeze under the ice of winter only to warm, bloat and rupture in the sweltering heat of summer.

    Murder rates in Chicago were some of the highest in North America. The city’s police didn’t have the manpower or even the training to manage this violent city. In the first half of 1892, some 800 gruesome deaths were counted in Chicago – that’s about four deaths every day.

    Amid all this chaos, Chicago was also witness to serious social change. Women were entering the workforce in droves, allowing many young, single women to build new lives for themselves in Chicago.

    Chicago’s working women worked as seamstresses, weavers, typists and stenographers, among many other jobs. As urban reformer Jane Addams wrote, there had never been a time in the history of civilization in which so many young girls could travel and live so freely.

    Indeed, Chicago’s industry was booming, with the city’s meatpacking district the largest in the nation. Demand for housing was high; the growth in real estate construction saw modern skyscrapers rapidly shaping the Chicago skyline.

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    Worum geht es in The Devil in the White City?

    The Devil in the White City (2003) takes you to Chicago in the 1890s, when the growing city was the host of the World’s Fair amid a time of social upheaval and serious crime. These blinks blend a story of exciting American innovation with the unspeakable acts of one of the world’s first serial killers.

    Bewertung von The Devil in the White City

    The Devil in the White City (2003) is a fascinating read that delves into the dark side of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Here's what makes this book captivating:
    • It combines history, architecture, and true crime in a compelling narrative.
  • The book brings the Gilded Age to life with rich details and vivid descriptions.
  • It offers a unique perspective on the ambitions and challenges faced by the fair's architects and the city of Chicago.
    Immerse yourself in this thrilling tale by picking up a copy of The Devil in the White City.
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    Sociologist Max Weber likened Chicago to a human being with his skin removed.

    —Erik Larson
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    Wer The Devil in the White City lesen sollte

    • Readers with a taste for the creepy
    • True-crime fans
    • American history buffs

    Über den Autor

    Erik Larson has written for the Wall Street Journal, Time and other publications. He’s also the author of multiple books, including In the Garden of Beasts, Dead Wake, Thunderstruck and Isaac’s Storm.

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    What is the main message of The Devil In The White City?

    The Devil in the White City uncovers the dark side of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair through the chilling story of a cunning serial killer.

    How long does it take to read The Devil In The White City?

    The reading time for The Devil in the White City varies, but it typically takes around 9 hours. The Blinkist summary can be read in 15 minutes.

    Is The Devil In The White City a good book? Is it worth reading?

    The Devil in the White City is a captivating true-crime tale that offers a unique perspective on the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

    Who is the author of The Devil In The White City?

    The author of The Devil in the White City is Erik Larson.

    How many chapters are in The Devil In The White City?

    The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson has 54 chapters. They are as follows: Prologue, Part I: The Black City - Chapters 1 to 6, Interlude, Part II: The White City - Chapters 7 to 18, Part III: In the White City - Chapters 19 to 27, Part IV: Cruelty Revealed - Chapters 28 to 38, Part V: Recessional - Chapters 39 to 47, Epilogue, and Afterword.

    How many pages are in The Devil In The White City?

    The Devil in the White City has 447 pages.

    When was The Devil In The White City published?

    The Devil in the White City was published in 2003.