This Bo Peep Ain't No Fairy Tale! (Paperback)

Murray M. Silver

ISBN 10: 0759604355 / ISBN 13: 9780759604353

Published by AuthorHouse, Bloomington, 2001

About this Item

Paperback. Wolfe William Silver was born in London, England on October 25, 1899. His family moved to Savannah, Georgia and he became a legend in his own time. While "bootlegging" whiskey from New Orleans, Louisiana, he was stopped, arrested, and his three automobiles and load of whiskey were confiscated. He was released and when he returned home and told the story, a friend said, "Little Bo Peep Lost His Sheep." He opened a restaurant, bar, and "pool room" in the heart of Savannah and remained their for over 26 years, meeting the greats and near-greats, the famous and infamous . . . a few of which you will read about herein. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: This Bo Peep Ain't No Fairy Tale! (Paperback)
• Publisher: AuthorHouse, Bloomington
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0759604355
• ISBN 13: 9780759604353
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Wolfe William Silver was born in London, England on October 25, 1899. His family moved to Savannah, Georgia and he became a legend in his own time. While 'bootlegging' whiskey from New Orleans, Louisiana, he was stopped, arrested, and his three automobiles and load of whiskey were confiscated. He was released and when he returned home and told the story, a friend said, 'Little Bo Peep Lost His Sheep.' He opened a restaurant, bar, and 'pool room' in the heart of Savannah and remained their for over 26 years, meeting the greats and near-greats, the famous and infamous . . . a few of which you will read about herein.

About the Author

Murray M. Silver was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 15, 1929, the second son of Wolfe W. Silver and Catherine M. Silver. He attended Charles Ellis Elementary School, Richard Arnold Junior High School, and Benedictine Military School, graduating in the class of 1947. He then graduated from Armstrong Junior College in 1949, and entered the University of Georgia Law School in September of that year. His studies were interrupted when he was called to active duty in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from Law School in 1953, and was admitted to the practice of law in October 1953, entering private practice with offices in the Savannah Bank and Trust Building overlooking Johnson Square.He was President of class of 1947 alumni; Chancellor of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity at the University of Georgia; President of B'nai B'rith; Manager and Coach of a Little League Baseball team three years, winning the city championship twice. Named to 'Who's Who in American Law, 1978.' Member of the Georgia Bar for 44 years; admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, Court of Appeals; and numerous District Courts. A prominent trial lawyer, handling over 3,000 cases in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Argentina, England, Bahamas, Jamaica and Antigua. His clients came from all walks of life, including William B. Shockley, Nobel Laureate; five 'Godfathers;' and 'The World's Biggest Drug Trafficker.'