Young Al Capone: The Untold Story of Scarface in New York, 1899-1925
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Publishing Details
Young Al Capone: The Untold Story of Scarface in New York, 1899-1925
By (Author) William Balsamo
By (author) John Balsamo
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
1st March 2011
United States
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Physical Properties
Hardback
288
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 163mm
567g
Description
Among the many revelations in "Young Al Capone" are new details about the brutal Halloween Night murder of rival gangster "Wild Bill" Lovett, grisly details on how Capone planned the shootout and barbaric hatchet slaying of White Hand boss, Richard "Peg Leg" Lonergan, and insight into the dramatic incident that forced Capone to leave New York.
Reviews
Starred Review. A captivating look.... a rare perspective. This riveting and detailed narrative will draw readers in. Highly recommended for those interested in criminology and the psychology of crime.
Starred Review. A captivating look....a rare perspective. This riveting and detailed narrative will draw readers in. Highly recommended for those interested in criminology and the psychology of crime.
With insider facts and spare narrative, the authors show us not only how Capone got his scarred face; they deliver a scathing portrait of a power-mad predator coming up through the criminal ranks.
