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Synopsis
Traces the development of the federal prison at Alcatraz Island from the days of Spanish exploration, through its years as a military prison, to its fame as the most escape-proof prison in America.
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From School Library Journal
Gr 4-8-Oliver discusses the early history of the island as a settlement, fort, and lighthouse; its years as a military and federal prison; the claims of Native Americans on the island in the 1960s and `70s; and as a top tourist attraction today. There is some fascinating information on the institution's use in the 20th century as a prison, including a day in the life of an inmate, accounts of failed escapes, descriptions of some of the famous residents such as Al Capone and Robert "Birdman" Stroud, and even some criticism of harsh prison operations. Occasional black-and-white photographs, some of poor quality, illustrate the text. This title is well researched and documented. Great for reports as well as for leisure reading.-Andrew Medlar, Chicago Public Library, IL
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- PublisherEnslow Pub Inc
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0894909908
- ISBN 13 9780894909900
- BindingLibrary Binding
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages128
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