Bedside Book of Bad Girls : Outlaw Women of the Old West by Michael Rutter...

Description: Discover the captivating stories of the outlaw women of the Old West with Michael Rutter's "Bedside Book of Bad Girls". This hardcover book, published by Farcountry Press in 2008, is a must-read for anyone interested in biography and history. With a focus on women who lived on the wrong side of the law, this book offers a unique perspective on the criminal underworld of the Old West. Featuring illustrations and detailed accounts, "Bedside Book of Bad Girls" is perfect for history buffs and those fascinated by the tales of criminal masterminds. With 159 pages, this book is a great addition to any collection. Meet Kate Bender, who brutally murdered as many as thirty people in Kansas, including children, and buried them in her familys orchard; Laura Bullion, the only woman to participate in a Wild Bunch train robbery; and Madam Vestal, a one-time Confederate spy who organized the famous Deadwood stagecoach robberies. Witness the execution of Elizabeth Potts and Ellen Watson, the first women hanged in Nevada and Wyoming. Drawing on fact and folklore, author and historian Michael Rutter brings 21 gun-slinging "bad girls to" lifeand explores their motives, hopes, and dreams. He dispels many of the myths about these female outlaws, for sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Featuring forty-two historical images, Bedside Book of Bad Girls sheds light on figures and events often shrouded in fabrication and fantasy. Meet these fascinating characters, complete with their pistols and petticoats, their knives and knaves, their vices and victims. · Features 42 evocative historical photographs · Covers serial killers, bank robbers, gold thieves, and more

Price: 7.5 USD

Location: Sparks, Nevada

End Time: 2024-12-19T05:58:25.000Z

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