by Herbert Asbury · Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788435016995
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Dive into the history of organized crime in New York with 'Gangs of New York' by Herbert Asbury. This original and peculiar essay takes you to the origins and early years of gangs and bandits in the Big Apple (1800-1925). Discover little-known aspects of the city's history, full of curious facts that inspired Martin Scorsese to create the homonymous film. This pocket edition is perfect for history and film lovers.
Herbert Asbury was an American journalist and writer best known for his books detailing crime during the 19th and early-20th centuries, such as Gem of the Prairie: An Informal History of the Chicago Underworld, The Barbary Coast: An Informal History of the San Francisco Underworld, Sucker's Progress: An Informal History of Gambling in America and The Gangs of New York.
