Product Description
by Allison Hardy (Author)
""Kate Bender, The Kansas Murderess: The Horrible History Of An Arch Killer"" is a non-fiction book written by Allison Hardy that tells the story of one of America's most notorious female killers, Kate Bender. The book delves into the life of Kate Bender, who along with her family, ran a small grocery store and inn in Kansas during the late 1800s. The Benders were known for their hospitality towards travelers passing through, but little did anyone know that they were also luring them in for murder. Kate Bender was the mastermind behind the family's gruesome crimes, which included robbing and killing at least a dozen people. The book provides a detailed account of the Bender family's crimes, including how they would lure unsuspecting travelers into their home before killing them, and how they were eventually caught and brought to justice. The author also explores the social and cultural context of the time, including the role of women in society and the frontier mentality that prevailed in the American West during the late 1800s. Overall, ""Kate Bender, The Kansas Murderess: The Horrible History Of An Arch Killer"" is a chilling and fascinating account of one of America's most notorious female killers and the dark history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
