In "The Devil in the White City," Erik Larson explores the contrasting elements that shaped the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, including the influence of labor unions. The author presents a critical perspective on these unions, suggesting they undermine individual freedoms by attempting to disrupt the fair's operations. This interference is characterized as antithetical to American values, as it prioritizes collective action over personal liberty.
Larson's narrative illustrates the tensions between societal...