A race against time from "summary" of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
The concept of time loomed large in the minds of the men racing to complete the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Every minute counted, every delay threatened to derail their ambitious plans. Daniel Burnham and his team were acutely aware of the ticking clock, knowing that any setback could spell disaster for the monumental fair they were constructing. As the deadline approached, the pressure mounted. Burnham and his colleagues worked tirelessly, pushing themselves to the brink in their efforts to meet the looming deadline. The looming specter of time motivated them to work with a sense of urgency and purpose, driving them to achieve the seemingly impossible. Meanwhile, H. H. Holmes, a charming and enigmatic figure, was also engaged in a race against time of his own. With a dark and sinister agenda, Holmes operated on the fringes of society, preying on...
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