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The Devil in the White City

Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
Aug 02, 2018darladoodles rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a fascinating tale! Larson brilliantly puts history in context while weaving for us a spellbinding story from our past. The saying is so true: "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Human nature remains a constant. I loved learning about the fair, all of the wonders that were present there -- like Juicy Fruit gum -- and the influence the architecture choices had on cities afterward. When reading books like this, it is such a treat to see all the lives that intersect, for example the famous women who were at the fair: Jane Addams, Susan B. Anthony and Annie Oakley to name a few. The part H.H. Holmes played is diabolical and I cannot believe I have never heard of him before. He makes Jack the Ripper look like a rank amateur. Highly recommended!