Larson, Erik.

The devil in the white city : murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America Erik Larson. - 1st ed. - New York : Crown Publishers, c2003. - xi, 447 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.

Trade paperback issued by Vintage, 2004. Map on lining papers.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [425]-429) and index.

Evils imminent -- Prologue, aboard the Olympic -- Frozen music -- An awful fight -- In the white city -- Cruelty revealed -- Epilogue, the last crossing.

A vivid account of the tragedies and triumphs of the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago and the concurrent depravities of Americas first serial killer.

0609608444 (hardcover) 0375725601 (pbk)

2002154046


Mudgett, Herman W., 1861-1896.

HV6248.M8 / L37 2003

364.15/23/0977311