The devil in the white city : murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset Village Public Library - Nonfiction - Mezzanine | 364.15 LARSON | On Shelf |
| Manchester Community Library - Main Library | TIMES TRUE CRIME 364.15 LAR | On Shelf |
| Putney Public Library - Nonfiction | 364.15 Lars | On Shelf |
| Putney School Library | 364.15 LAR | On Shelf |
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xi, 447 pages : ill., maps, music ; 25 cm.
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English
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Level 9.2, 23 Points
Level 9.2, 23 Points
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Map on endpapers.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [425]-429) and index.
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Booklist starred
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Tells the parallel stories of Daniel Burnham, the main architect of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and serial killer Henry H. Holmes, discussing the challenges Burnham faced in creating the hugely successful White City, and looking at how Holmes used the opportunities afforded by the fair to lure victims to their deaths.
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Adult
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Larson, E. (2003). The devil in the white city: murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America . Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Larson, Erik. 2003. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness At the Fair That Changed America. Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Larson, Erik. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness At the Fair That Changed America Crown Publishers, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Larson, Erik. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness At the Fair That Changed America Crown Publishers, 2003.
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