Al Capone: The Biography of a Self-Made Man (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432614393)

""Al Capone: The Biography of a Self-Made Man"" is a non-fiction book written by Fred D. Pasley that tells the story of one of the most notorious gangsters in American history, Al Capone. The book explores Capone's rise to power in the Chicago underworld during the Prohibition era, his ruthless tactics, and his eventual downfall. Pasley delves into Capone's early life, his involvement in organized crime, and his eventual imprisonment for tax evasion. The book provides a detailed look at Capone's life and the impact he had on American culture and law enforcement. Pasley's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of organized crime in America.1930. The story of Capone, the most notorious gangster in the history of the nation. Alphonse Capone, better known to most as Al Capone or Scarface, ran Chicago with blood and guns. From the beginning, Capone didn't respond well to authority. While in the sixth grade he beat his female teacher. Following the incident he left school and faced with a life of low-paying jobs, he joined the street gang led by Johny Torrio and Lucky Luciano. And, as they say, the rest is history. Despite his years of running the rackets, it was eventually for tax evasion that he served time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Fred D. Pasley
ISBN-10: 1432614398
ISBN-13: 9781432614393
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2004
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d