American Outlaws: True Stories of the Most Wanted: Wild West Outlaws, Bank Robbers, Mobsters, Mafia, and More (Fox Chapel Publishing) Capone, Jesse James, Bonnie & Clyde, John Gotti (Visual History) - Softcover

Robert Stahl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1497103754 ISBN 13: 9781497103757

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Take a step into the criminal underworld of the United States!

• Fascinating account of the U.S.'s criminal underworld, from the Wild West, gangsters, and the Mob to con men and common criminals
• Expertly-written articles detailing some of the most notorious thieves, murderers, mobsters, gangsters, and criminals, from Henry Starr to Charles Ponzi
• 10 infamous bank heists, plus how to rob a train and how to escape from Alcatraz — hypothetically, of course
• Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, Billy the Kid, Al Capone, Bonnie & Clyde, Machine Gun Kelly, Pretty Boy Floyd, and many other famous names in crime
• An inside look at the seedy underbelly of Prohibition-era New York and the five major crime families
• Stunning photography, illustrations, graphics, and other insightful visuals

This riveting guide is an historical account of crime in America from the 19th century to present day, packed with fascinating details about key figures in crime history.

Explore the exploits of some of the Wild West's most notorious murderers and gangs, from Jesse James to Wyatt Earp, and find out what went down at the OK Corral. Then move onto the seedy underbelly of Prohibition-era New York to meet the five major crime families that are still operating today.

You'll also take a trip to Chicago to discover the crimes of Al Capone before heading to Nevada to find out about Bugsy Siegel, the mobster who made Las Vegas. Explore the top ten bank robberies, how successful they really were, and meet some of early 20th century's best con men — some of which could even sell you the Brooklyn Bridge!

These 144 pages are packed with expertly written articles detailing key events in crime history, including the Castellammarese War, the Great Diamond Hoax, the rise and fall of the New York Mafia, and more. Featuring stunning illustrations, graphics, timelines, and other insightful visuals, this exciting guide also includes profiles of the most notable players from the 19th century to today.

Discover the gangster who all but ruled Chicago through bootlegging and murder, Al Capone. Meet the lawmen of the frontier who tried to take on the Wild West's most notorious outlaws. Find out how the criminal lovers Bonnie & Clyde really met, and how they came to their tragic fate. Meet the Illinois gangster who took on the Ku Klux Klan, Charles Birger. Learn about The Dalton Gang, the band of brothers who terrorized the Wild West in the late 1800s. Discover the man who hoodwinked Mussolini, swindling millions from the Italian dictator in a fake land con, Joseph Weil. Plus, many more insights into the true stories of the U.S.A.'s most wanted outlaws!

Packed with fun and insightful articles and photography that every history buff will love, get an inside look at the U.S.A.'s fascinating criminal underworld with American Outlaws!

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From the Back Cover

Billy the Kid • Charles Ponzi
Machine Gun Kelly • Butch Cassidy

AMERICAN OUTLAWS

Part of the Visual History series, American Outlaws is a riveting account of the criminal underworld of the United States. Featuring the most notorious thieves, mobsters, murderers, and gangs — spanning from the Wild West to Prohibition-era New York — you'll meet key figures in crime history that include Butch Cassidy, Billy the Kid, Al Capone, Bonnie & Clyde, and other famous names. From the top 10 bank heists and the five major crime families that are still operating today to how to (hypothetically) escape from Alcatraz, how to rob a train, and more, this exciting guide is packed with fun and insightful articles and photography that every history buff will love!

• A fascinating and historical account of crime in America from the 19th century to present day
• Includes expertly written articles detailing several events, from what really happened at the OK Corral, the Castellammarese War, the Great Diamond Hoax, and more
• Features stunning illustrations, graphics, timelines, and other insightful visuals
• Includes profiles of the time's most notable players, including Charles Ponzi, Pretty Boy Floyd, Wyatt Earp, Machine Gun Kelly, and Bugsy Siegel

AL CAPONE
Discover the gangster who all but ruled Chicago through bootlegging and murder

LAWMEN OF THE FRONTIER
Meet the men who tried to take on the Wild West's most notorious outlaws

BANK HEISTS
Take a look at ten of history's most infamous bank robberies and how successful they really were

BONNIE & CLYDE
Find out how the criminal lovers really met, and how they came to their tragic fate

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497103754
• ISBN 13: 9781497103757
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144