the Kodak being a new kind of portable camera that eliminated the need for lens and shutter adjustments.
In "The Devil in the White City," Erik Larson intertwines the stories of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the infamous serial killer H.H. Holmes. The fair showcased technological wonders and American ingenuity, reflecting a time of transformation in both architecture and society. Among the innovations celebrated was the Kodak camera, a revolutionary invention that democratized photography by requiring no intricate adjustments like lens and shutter settings.
Larson skillfully contrasts...