Old Bones and Shallow Graves by Tj English
Focussing on Irish-American gangsterism, this is a story of corrupt politics, wanton murders, gambling empires, notorious brothels, tough women and hard-drinking pugilists from the underbelly of America's most dangerous cities. It offers a portrait of a people who fought tooth and nail for a better life from the moment they arrived in America.
"'A colourful history of Shamrock gangdom.. captivating' - Village Voice" "'An intense, erudite yet sometimes horrifying account of violent Celtic criminals' - Publishers Weekly" "'This is the shocking true saga of the Irish American mob...Best-selling author T J English provides a lively tour of nearly two centuries of Irish-American gangsterism'." -- Gail Walker Belfast Telegraph "'A fascinating, irresistible tour of the under-carriage of American history, stretching from the earliest New York and New Orleans street wars through the decades of bootlegging scams, union strikes, gang wars and FBI investigations'." -- Billy Kennedy Belfast News "A well-written and structured book which, I am sure, will become a must for fans of American gansterism" Ripperologist
T.J. English is a noted journalist, screenwriter and author of two previous books: The Westies and Born To Kill. He has written for numerous publications, including Esquire and Playboy, and his screenwriting credits include work on NYPD Blue and Homicide.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781840189957 |
| ISBN 10 | 1840189959 |
| Title | Old Bones and Shallow Graves |
| Author | Tj English |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-09-08 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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