Gangsters of Harlem: The Gritty Underworld of New York City's Most Famous Neighb

Description: Gangsters of Harlem by Ron Chepesiul For the first time in paperback, author Ron Chepesiuk chronicles the little known history of organized crime in Harlem. African American organized crime has had as significant an impact on its constituent community as Italian, Jewish, and Irish organized crime has had on theirs. Gangsters are every bit as colorful, intriguing, and powerful as Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, and have a fascinating history in gambling, prostitution, and drug dealing. In the late 1800s, Harlem became a highly fashionable neighborhood. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For the first time in paperback, author Ron Chepesiuk chronicles the little known history of organized crime in Harlem. African American organized crime has had as significant an impact on its constituent community as Italian, Jewish, and Irish organized crime has had on theirs. Gangsters are every bit as colorful, intriguing, and powerful as Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, and have a fascinating history in gambling, prostitution, and drug dealing. In the late 1800s, Harlem became a highly fashionable neighborhood. Author Biography Ron Chepesiuk is head of the Winthrop University Archives and has been a freelance writer and journalist since 1982. He is the author of numerous historical books, including Winthrop College: A Pictorial History, and he has published more than 1,500 magazine and newspaper articles in over 200 publications, including Modern Maturity and The New York Times. Gina Price White is the assistant archivist at the Winthrop University Archives. She has written articles on local history for the Chester News and Reporter and the Rock Hill Herald. The authors hope their tribute to the influential women of Details ISBN156980365X Short Title GANGSTERS OF HARLEM Language English ISBN-10 156980365X ISBN-13 9781569803653 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Imprint Barricade Books Inc Subtitle The Gritty Underworld of New York Citys Most Famous Neighborhood Place of Publication Fort Lee Country of Publication United States Birth 1944 AU Release Date 2010-03-16 NZ Release Date 2010-03-16 US Release Date 2010-03-16 UK Release Date 2010-03-16 Author Ron Chepesiul Pages 288 Publisher Barricade Books Inc Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-03-16 DEWEY 364.10660974 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137154244;

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