Gangsters and Outlaws of the 1930's: Landmarks of the Public Enemy Era

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Summary: Cool Fun Book You Can Plan A Vacation By
Review: First rate tour guide of Midwestern and Southwestern crime scene sites of all our favorite 1930's bank robbing outlaws: Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, Bonnie and Clyde, the Barker-Karpis gang, Machine Gun Kelly, plus other now forgotten but major figures such as Harvey Bailey and Wilber Underhill. Lots of great historical photos plus the sites as they appear today. Want the lowdown on your hometown's most famous bank robbery or shootout? It's probably here. Also includes neat chronologies and a tribute to the lawmen killed. For the novice it's a great introduction to the Gangster Era and for the serious researcher it's both a worthwhile tool and a nice addition to the true crime library.

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Summary: A visually oriented, photographic showcase of famous sites
Review: The collaborative effort of Richard Owen and James Owen, Gangsters And Outlaws Of The 1930s: Landmarks Of The Public Enemy Era is a visually oriented, photographic showcase of famous sites, buildings, monuments and more which are related to a famous era of 20th century American crime, violence, bloodshed, and scandals which once rocked the nation. A black-and-white photograph of each landmark is accompanied with a brief description of the story behind the landmark's fame, making Gangsters And Outlaws Of The 1930s an informative and entertaining "tour book" of the darker side of a yesteryear America.