First published January 1, 1912
Holmes’ Own Story by Herman W. Mudgett
A fascinating look into the mind of one of America’s first serial killers. Born as Herman Webster Mudgett, H. H. Holmes was a horrific killer featured in Erik Larson’s popular book, The Devil in the White City. Holmes built a three story ‘Murder Castle’ in Chicago in the late 1800s with death on his mind. A doctor by trade, Holmes lured unsuspecting victims into secret rooms, vaults and gas chambers and made use of a dissection table in his basement. He preyed on travelers that came to Chicago for the World Columbian Exposition in 1893 by advertising rooms for rent and offering employment opportunities. _x000D_
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No doubt about it, Holmes earned despicable nicknames such as Arch Fiend, Butcher, Modern Bluebeard, Swindler, and Moral Degenerate. Holmes was a monster in disguise as a doctor, a perfect ruse to lure his victims. After all, who wouldn’t trust a doctor?_x000D_
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Learn for yourself what Holmes personality and thought process was like. This three-part book includes Holmes’ memoir and confession of twenty-seven murders. It also has information about his death, unusual burial, and an odd story Holmes told about his reincarnation as a dog. Eighty-seven, restored, rare historical illustrations and photographs and notes and bibliography are included.
