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The Gangs of New York (Illustrated): An Informal History of the Underworld: First Edition (1927)

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Asbury's collection of histories of the gangs of New York, mainly in the Victorian era. The beginnings of organized crime and its development. Focusing on the saloon halls, gambling dens and winding alleys of the Bowery and the Five Points district of Lower Manhattan, the book evokes the destitution and violence of a turbulent era, when colorfully named criminals like "Dandy" Johnny Dolan, William Poole , and Hell-Cat Maggie lurked in the shadows, and infamous gangs including the Plug Uglies, Dead Rabbits, and the Bowery Boys ruled the streets. It includes a rogues' gallery of prostitutes, pimps, poisoners, pickpockets, murderers and thieves.

Pages: 431

Format: Kindle Edition

The Gangs of New York (Illustrated): An Informal History of the Underworld: First Edition (1927)

0/5 ( ratings)

Asbury's collection of histories of the gangs of New York, mainly in the Victorian era. The beginnings of organized crime and its development. Focusing on the saloon halls, gambling dens and winding alleys of the Bowery and the Five Points district of Lower Manhattan, the book evokes the destitution and violence of a turbulent era, when colorfully named criminals like "Dandy" Johnny Dolan, William Poole , and Hell-Cat Maggie lurked in the shadows, and infamous gangs including the Plug Uglies, Dead Rabbits, and the Bowery Boys ruled the streets. It includes a rogues' gallery of prostitutes, pimps, poisoners, pickpockets, murderers and thieves.

Pages: 431

Format: Kindle Edition

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