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Jul 1, 2008 · Herbert Asbury, an early 20th-century journalist, made a name for himself by documenting the gangs, pimps, prostitutes, and thieves that thrived in the underbellies of New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and New Orleans.
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The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld is an American non-fiction book by Herbert Asbury, first published in 1928 by Alfred A. Knopf. It was the basis for Martin Scorsese's 2002 film Gangs of New York.
The Gangs of New York by Herbert Asbury, written in 1928, is a great read for those who love to read stories about crime and criminals that took place in New York City, dating back to the early 1800's.
Jan 1, 2002 · In the book gangs of New York, Amsterdam Vallon is a young Irish immigrant released from prison. He returns to the Five Points seeking revenge against his father's killer, Bill the butcher (William Cutting), a powerful anti immigrant gang leader.
Apr 19, 2023 · The Gangs of New York details the rise and fall of 19th century gangs in New York City, prior to the domination of the Italian-American Mafia during Prohibition in the 1920s.
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Jul 1, 2008 · A rogues' gallery of prostitutes, pimps, poisoners, pickpockets, murderers, and thieves, Herbert Asbury's whirlwind tour through the low life of nineteenth-century New York has become an indispensible classic of urban history.
Nov 8, 2011 · The gangs of New York : an informal history of the underworld. by. Asbury, Herbert, 1891-1963. Publication date. 2001. Topics. Gangs. Publisher. New York : Thunder's Mouth Press ; [Emeryville, CA] : Distributed by Publishers Group West.
A rogues' gallery of prostitutes, pimps, poisoners, pickpockets, murderers, and thieves, Herbert Asbury's whirlwind tour through the low life of nineteenth-century New York has become an indispensible classic of urban history.
Feb 15, 2023 · The gangs of New York; an informal history of the underworld. by. Asbury, Herbert, 1891-1963. Publication date. 1970. Topics. Gangs, Crime -- New York (State) -- New York, New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions. Publisher. New York : Capricorn Books.
Apr 19, 2023 · The Gangs of New York details the rise and fall of 19th century gangs in New York City, prior to the domination of the Italian-American Mafia during Prohibition in the 1920s.
