In a city of millions it is possible for two very similar men to lead distinctly opposite lives While one aspires to be the best architect America has ever seen the other falls pray to a sadistic calling full of murder and the sick pleasure he finds in the anguish of others Erik Larson author of The Devil in the White City uses the images of good and evil Burnham and Holmes as a doorway into the world of the chilling mysteries surrounding one man and the brilliant designs of the other Though bo
In The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Larson uses two quotes at the beginning of the book to describe the two main characters The first quote said by David Burnham Make no little plans they have no magic to stir mens blood Helps to describe his ambition and creativity Burnham was one of the lead designers in building the White City This quote shows that even though it is easy to make little plans and go step by step Burnham only felt anticipation and excitement when he made plans on a l