But we also meet people that some might not recognize. It was fascination t flesh out his life as I knew him only as the designer of Central Park in New York. Interspersed throughout the entire story are came performances. I particularly liked the the short moment shared between Pulham and Helen Keller. Really more advice. Don't let your mind wander.
You won't want to miss any of the hidden gems. I enjoyed this listen so much I lost sleep to continue listening. Scott Brick is my favorite narrator and he doesn't disappoint here. Set in Chicago in the late 's the book tells two stories. The fascinating story of Chicago's rush to build the White City and hold the World Fair of celebrating the th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America and visited by everyone who was anyone ; as well as the murderous actions of Herman Mudgett a.
HH Holmes a well respected doctor who preyed on young trusting women, and anyone else who got in his way. The author writes in such a way that you can truly imagine the excitement and boom happening in that place and time.
Other added details such as the detectives' intense search for evidence, appearances by famous people, and a tale from the Titanic make this story a rich and enjoyable read. This was a huge undertaking for any author and I'm glad Larson ventured to uncover this enthralling story, however more details of both the murders and the building of the city would have been welcomed. Still a fascinating read that for the first time makes me look forward to the movie so I can see the incredible White City come to life.
This was one of the best books I've heard on Audible and I listen to around 2 a week. True, there is a lot of detail, but unlike a few other readers, I didn't find one moment of it tedious. I, of course, had heard of the Columbian Exposition, but I had no idea what a large role it played in the history of Chicago or the country. The descriptions of the building of the fair, the social classes and the side story about the murders gave me a good feel for the time and the attitudes of the people who lived then.
It was also interesting to hear about people like Olmstead and how he worked. I was fascinated by this book and spent a lot of time after I finished it looking at photos of the fair online. The whole thing was like one of those great New Yorker articles about something you know nothing about but, once introduced, can't get enough of.
The onslaught of details overwhelmed me to start, but I am glad I stuck with it. I soon became entranced in the drama and details. Nicely done! I was massively disappointed in this book. The narrator, Scott Brick, is great as always. But, the writing and storytelling were sub-par. I was very interested in the topic and had looked forward to learning about something brand new. As soon as the narrative began, I realized that the author was caught between telling a story and retelling history.
He failed at both. Attempts to create suspense fell flat because he was recounting known historical facts. Attempts to create character-depth fell flat because he could only have them speak in the small snippets of dialogue culled from historical documents.
Not one person seemed real to me and yet they were all historical figures! An oral Download Stats updated less than 30min ago. Jun 25, — Jabez Stone is a hard-working farmer trying to make an honest living, but a streak of bad luck tempts him to do the unthinkable: bargain with the Shortcut to Happiness: Directed by Alec Baldwin.
Get this from a library! Frank Conlan Sheriff as Sheriff. Frank Austin Spectator as Spectator uncredited. Walter Baldwin Hank as Hank uncredited. Hazel Boyne Woman as Woman uncredited. Bob Burns Townsman as Townsman uncredited. William Dieterle. More like this. Watch options.
Storyline Edit. A down-on-his-luck farmer makes a deal with the devil for seven years of prosperity. When Mr. Scratch comes to collect, orator and hero of the common man Daniel Webster comes to the rescue. Did you know Edit. Trivia William Dieterle had a habit of directing with white gloves on. Robert Wise said that everyone thought it was because he had a germ or dirt phobia. During shooting of one scene, Dieterle noticed there wasn't enough mud on a carriage wheel.
He pulled off his gloves, grabbed some mud, rubbed it onto the wheel, then wiped his hands on his pants and put the gloves back on to continue directing. Goofs Shortly after filming had begun, Thomas Mitchell fractured his skull and was replaced by 'Edward Arnold'.
Not many scenes had been shot, none were re-shot, so Mitchell is still visible in some scenes. Quotes Mr. Crazy credits For some prints released under the title "The Devil and Daniel Webster", the opening credits start with the phrase "in front of the camera Finally, the opening prologue is shown as noted in another crazy credit item.
Alternate versions Over the years, this film was re-released more than once, partly because of its poor box office, and gradually cut down to 85 minutes. It remained in this form for many years, until it was recently restored to its full length.
When this was done in the s, it was unfortunately all too easy to tell which sections are restored User reviews 66 Review. Top review. Devil makes farmer Stone an offer in exchange for his soul with surprising consequences and Daniel Webster defend him. It's a story they tell in the border country, where Massachusetts joins Vermont and New Hampshire.
It happened, so they say, a long time ago. But it could happen anytime-anywhere-to anybody Yes, it could even happen to you. Once again the Devil finds a taker. Then the young farmer Stone sells his soul to the Devil.
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