NCJ Number
147323
Date Published
1928
Length
413 pages
Annotation
The author chronicles the more spectacular exploits of gangs in New York City in the 19th and early 20th Century.
Abstract
The book explores the extent of vice, political corruption, murder, robbery, bootlegging, and drug dealing that characterized the historical period. Consideration is given to social, economic, and educational conditions influencing gang recruitment and activities; the police response to gangs; organized crime and the underworld; conflicts between rival gangs; and the creed of gangsters. The author also looks at the characteristics of gang leaders and at some of the more spectacular gang exploits. An appendix notes slang used by early gangsters. References, illustrations, and photographs