The Devil in the White City

In the non-fiction text The Devil in the White City, written by Erik Larson, several arguments are made throughout the book. In order to support these arguments, Erik Larson describes in detail the lives of those who impacted society while in Chicago, as well as using direct quotes from these characters who ranged in different ages, backgrounds, and careers. Throughout this nonfiction book, there was one prevalent argument being asserted, that the construction of the World's Fair distracted the…

the situation. If the situation is looked into a little deeper and the motives of others are understand the motives to a greater extent, one will find themselves acting differently. In Devil in the White City, Erik Larson proves that appearance can be deceptive to the truth of reality. Devil in the White City focuses on two plot lines that unfold simultaneously during the years spanning the Chicago…

There are plenty great books that can be read about Chicago’s World’s Fair. But, one that stands out the most is the devil in the White City written by Erik Larson. This novel gives the reader a feeling as if he or she is reading two different stories but in the same book. The novel explains how the World’s fair became what it was and how it affected some people’s lives. This book gives all types of different readers a chance to enjoy the same book for a variety of reasons. Whether it be a…

The Devil in the White City is written by Erik Larson, an author that takes historical events but instead of just explaining the events, he leaves his readers at the edge of their seats, wanting more, and explains gaps that are left in history regarding the events of this book. This book is set during the World's Columbian Exposition or better known as the World’s Fair of 1893. The book is based on two men that are on the opposite side of the spectrum in society: Daniel Burnham, the architect of…

I have been reading the book called “In the Garden of Beasts” for a while now and I have finally reached the end. This book, like many other Erik Larson books I have read, have not ceased to amaze me. I have read the book “Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson before. That book was an absolute blast and gave me high expectations for this one. When I went to the library to check this book out, the librarian heavily praised the book which also gave me a positive outlook as I read it. I truly…

H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil/ By: Adam Selzer Skyhorse Publishing, 2017, 430 pages The book I chose was The True History of the White City Devil. In this book the author describes the many scandals and murders H.H. Holmes was involved in in the late 1800's. In this report I'm going to explain some of the crimes Holmes committed and some of the reasons I enjoyed this book Throughout this book the author tells about the life of Herman Webster Mudgett who later became…

During the summer of the years 1133 to 1855 a famous fair came into London, most commonly known as the Bartholomew Fair. Hosted in Smithfield, otherwise known as the location popular for slaughterhouses and public executions, the fair was a trading event that attracted Londoners of all classes. Ben Jonson uses this factor to his advantage with his play entitled, “Bartholomew Fair.” The type of people, activities, and crimes that occur at the fair gives Jonson the opportunity to reflect on his…

describes the city of Chicago in the United States of America, presumably at the time of writing, 1914. Sandburg is first speaking to the city, then speaking to the people who is reading the poem. Sandburg has described Chicago as a city of the big shoulders, busy and brawling. Sandburg’s deep affection for his city arises, in spite of the outsiders staring at the hard working people who colonise the city. He makes us imagine Chicago as dirty, dangerous, industrial place, and yet the city of…

United States during the 1890s heralded a dramatic break between America’s past and future. It was a decade of extreme contradiction. The unmatched cultural advancement was accompanied by intense economic unrest. While this decade saw the rise of cities, advanced technology, and rollercoasters, it also saw economic depressions, the invention of detection, and the birth of America’s serial killer. The World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 highlights the contradictions of United States culture, the…

Chicago, for the visitors was known for a city without historical context in its architectural publicity. Other building and monuments around the Chicago only consisted modernism in their architecture but however, The Chicago tribune wanted something unique that held prehistoric architecture blended…