Wildcats In Petticoats: A Garland Of Female Desperadoes; Lizzie Merton, Zoe Wilkins, Flora Quick Mundis, Bonnie Parker, Katie Bender And Belle Starr

""Wildcats In Petticoats"" is a book written by Anton S. Booker that explores the lives and stories of six notorious female outlaws in American history. The book is titled after the nickname given to these women who defied traditional gender roles and societal norms by engaging in criminal activities typically associated with men. The six women featured in the book are Lizzie Merton, Zoe Wilkins, Flora Quick Mundis, Bonnie Parker, Katie Bender, and Belle Starr. Each chapter of the book focuses on one of these women and their unique circumstances that led them to a life of crime. Lizzie Merton was a notorious bank robber who operated in the Midwest during the late 1800s. Zoe Wilkins was a member of the infamous Wild Bunch gang led by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Flora Quick Mundis was a notorious bootlegger during the Prohibition era. Bonnie Parker was one half of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde duo who terrorized the Midwest during the Great Depression. Katie Bender was a member of a notorious gang of horse thieves in the late 1800s. Belle Starr was a notorious outlaw who operated in the American West during the late 1800s. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these women, including their childhoods, their criminal activities, and their eventual capture or demise. The author also explores the cultural and societal factors that contributed to their decision to become outlaws, as well as the ways in which they were perceived by the media and the public. Overall, ""Wildcats In Petticoats"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these six female outlaws who defied gender norms and made their mark on American history.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.

Author: Anton S. Booker
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d
ISBN: 9781432580742

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