Columbian exposition

The 1893 World’s Fair A World’s Fair is an “[I]nternational exposition that features exhibits dealing with commerce, industry, and science.” (World Book Encyclopedia 412) Entertainment is also present along with cultural activities. In 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, although inaugurated a year late, commemorated the discovery of America. I feel that the Exposition displayed some of the more beautiful architecture of its time; its immense buildings and sculptures drew

Michael Memis Period: 6 The Devil In The White City, by Erik Larson, mainly revolves around the stories of two people, Daniel Hudson Burnham and H.H. Holmes during the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Due to the time period of the book falling in-between the end of an era and the beginning of an era, it is argued as to whether it is the end of the Industrial/Gilded Age or the beginning of the Progressive Era. The Industrial/Gilded Age was a time of unrestricted growth of the businesses

The Devil in the White City Analysis Paper The Devil in the White City a novel written by Erick Larson, a book that consisted of a national wonder in the Chicago World Columbian Exposition of 1893 or better known as the Chicago world fair, as well with the fair-goer predating murders committed by the famous serial killer Dr.H.H.Holmes. Larson uses contrast between Chief architect of the Chicago World Fair Daniel Hudson Burnham and serial killer H.H.Holmes. Larson then brings out juxtaposition between

Power is evident in all of these and plays an important role in the intent of the characters. Power is the most prominent theme throughout the book. It is obtained psychologically, politically, financially, and electrically.     During the 1893 Columbian Exposition, H.H. Holmes was one of the first serial killers of America. Holmes would lure his victims into his building which he transformed into his “murder castle.” First he would manipulate his victims by coming off as a

first bridge to be built on the Mississippi River was crossed by the very first railroad train in Illinois in the city Rock Island (Burgan 9). Illinois also has a history of entertainment. In 1893, there was a convention called the “World’s Columbian Exposition”. It celebrated the 400-year anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s journey to the

For my final book blog, I read The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. It is a nonfiction book about the story of the 1893 Columbian World's Exposition in Chicago. It's style of writing is very interesting and unique, because it jumps around two separate, and distinct storylines. One story line is focused on the life and struggles of Daniel Burnham, who is the lead architect of the World's Fair. The second story line focuses on a doctor named H.H. Holmes, who is a strong, charismatic, serial

In Erik Larson's tale The Devil In The White City he utilizes chapter separation in order to convey the plot lines of the two different stories. This author's craft technique helps in the overall organization of the plot. In addition, the device helps the reader understand and seperate the two stories up until the point that they relate more to each other. Larson uses the technique of separating chapters for a logical organization of ideas throughout the entire story. A logical organization that

In 1893, America was intimidated by France’s nationalism celebrated during their 1889 World 's Fair and decided to celebrate themselves. On May 1st, the Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago to celebrate everything that America has held sacred since the beginning of time. In the sinister non-fiction novel The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, the haunting tale of the events that happened behind the scenes at the 1893 World’s Fair are recounted and used to analyze how society was impacted

The Spectacular Marvel of the Chicago World’s Fair The Chicago World’s Fair, otherwise known as the World’s Columbian Exposition was a monumental event in history that has left an impact in many areas of life. The effect that the World’s Fair has had in areas such as culture, science, humanities, and much more is astounding. The residue from the Fair has resulted in such socially accepted forms of culture, architecture, and technology. Much was created in preparation for the grandiose fair, creations

In the compelling work of nonfiction titled The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America, Eric Larson narrates the history of the World’s Columbian Exposition. With the skillful employment of detail and structure Larson steps into the minds of two instrumental men in the history of America during this particular era. He skilfully writes with the purpose of informing readers of the events that took place during the most pivotal moments of American history