The devil in the white city : murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America
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New York : Vintage Books, 2004.
Edition
First Vintage Books edition.
ISBN
9780375725609 (pbk) :, 0375725601 (pbk) :, 9781417666812 (San Val), 1417666811 (San Val)
Physical Desc
xi, 447 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
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Unavailable/Withdrawn

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Published
New York : Vintage Books, 2004.
Format
Unknown
Edition
First Vintage Books edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780375725609 (pbk) :, 0375725601 (pbk) :, 9781417666812 (San Val), 1417666811 (San Val)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
The story of two men's obsessions with the Chicago World's Fair, one its architect, the other a murderer. "The Devil in the White City" draws the reader into a time of magic and majesty, made all the more appealing by a supporting cast of real-life characters, including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and others.
Target Audience
1170,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,9.2,23.0,106685.
Awards
National Book Award for Nonfiction nominee
Awards
CWA Dagger for Non-Fiction nominee (Short-list)
Awards
Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction (preliminary ballot)
Awards
International Horror Guild Award for Best Non-Fiction winner

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Larson, E. (2004). The devil in the white city: murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America (First Vintage Books edition.). Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Larson, Erik, 1954-. 2004. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness At the Fair That Changed America. Vintage Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Larson, Erik, 1954-. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness At the Fair That Changed America Vintage Books, 2004.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Larson, Erik. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness At the Fair That Changed America First Vintage Books edition., Vintage Books, 2004.

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