Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie Quotes

“It took sixteen years after their atrocities were uncovered—in 1889—for the mystery of the Benders’ whereabouts to finally appear to be solved.”
― Harold Schechter, Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie

“The coroner concluded that the infant had been buried alive.[39]”
― Harold Schechter, Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie

“Her face wasn’t so bad featured, but her hair was long and seldom combed. She had a wild look that was scary. I don’t think she ever took a bath, and there were creases in her neck filled with dirt. She had the body of a cow. As for sex attraction, she would’ve had to pay the most forlorn cowboy who hadn’t seen a woman in a year to get near her.[17]”
― Harold Schechter, Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie

“1862 Homestead Act: 160 acres of public land, free and clear after five years of residency.”
― Harold Schechter, Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie