Gangsters and Outlaws of the 1930s: Landmarks of the Public Enemy Era chronicles a turbulent and complex period in our country’s history. As the American people suffered through the Great Depression, they took time out to focus on the exploits of notorious outlaws. From John Dillinger to Pretty Boy Floyd and Bonnie and Clyde, the criminals from this time period are brought to life as the criminals they were—not the romantic ones form the movies. Richard and James Owen document the careers of these violent, yet colorful, bandits.
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Each chapter includes photographs and brief biographies of the infamous outlaws, as well as photographs of the actual crime scenes where the robberies, shoot-outs, and jail breaks occurred. Locations featured include cities in Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Nebraska, and Minnesota. An additional feature is an appendix of the person who actually killed the outlaw.
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Richard Owen majored in history at the University of South Carolina. He has been researching the 1930s outlaws for over 25 years. James Owen in a World War II combat veteran and a graduate of the University of North Carolina. Richard and James are also the authors of Generals At Rest.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Disappointing To Say the Least - Landmarks aren't Vintage,
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This review is from: Gangsters and Outlaws of the 1930's: Landmarks of the Public Enemy Era (Hardcover)
I can't believe these nitwit authors have photographs w/ the caption: "Red Tourist Tavern Site - 1933" (for example)yet NEGLECT to note the actual date they their photographs were taken (circa 1989 or mid 1990's I'm guessing w/ Pintos whizzing in the background.) Okay if this book was $10 it wouldn't be as bad but having the gaul to charge $30 for a book w/ a bunch of black & white (I guess to throw you off) site-seeing pix is a real ripoff. I want my $ back! They even have a bunch of typos they lamely apologize for at the intro. Almost NO pics are from "back in the day". The landmarks are all contemporary looking. BE FOREWARNED!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A Disappointment,
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This review is from: Gangsters and Outlaws of the 1930's: Landmarks of the Public Enemy Era (Hardcover)
This book contains a chronological listing of the crimes committed by many gangsters and pictures (some non-contemporary) of the crime scenes. There is very little text and what there is only skims the surface of the real tales. If this is what you are seeking, then this is what you what.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Darn Good,
By R. D. Morgan (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gangsters and Outlaws of the 1930's: Landmarks of the Public Enemy Era (Hardcover)
Interesting photos accompanied by a very informative and accurate narritive.If one has an interest in gangsters and outlaws of the 1930s this book is right up your tree.
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