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Mobsters, Gangs, Crooks and Other Creeps:Volume 1 - New York City
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This volume gathers true accounts of criminal figures and violent episodes from the history of New York City. Its chapters move through the careers of mobsters, street gangs, outlaws and assorted small-time crooks, many of whom became notorious in their day.
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Written for readers who enjoy true crime, the book tells the stories of the city's underworld with a focus on the individuals behind the headlines. It offers a look at the lawlessness that shaped parts of the city over many decades.
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