The Confessions and Autobiography of Harry Orchard (1907)

The Confessions And Autobiography Of Harry Orchard (1907) is a memoir written by Harry Orchard, a notorious criminal who was involved in a number of high-profile murders and bombings in the early 20th century. In his autobiography, Orchard recounts his life story, beginning with his childhood in rural America and his early experiences as a laborer in the mining industry.As Orchard's story unfolds, he becomes increasingly embroiled in the violent labor disputes that were raging across the country at the time. He describes his involvement with various labor organizations and his participation in acts of sabotage and violence against mining companies and their employees.However, Orchard's most infamous crime was the assassination of former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg in 1905. In his confession, Orchard describes how he was hired by the Western Federation of Miners to carry out the murder, and how he was ultimately caught and brought to trial.Throughout the book, Orchard offers his own perspective on the events that shaped his life, and provides a unique insight into the violent and tumultuous period of American history in which he lived. Despite his crimes, Orchard's autobiography remains a fascinating and compelling read, offering a glimpse into the mind of a notorious criminal and the social and political forces that drove him to violence.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.