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Detroit's Infamous Purple Gang (Images of America) 1st edition
Paul R. Kavieff
Detroit's Infamous Purple Gang (Images of America) 1st edition
Paul R. Kavieff
Detroit's Infamous Purple Gang is a photographic history of one of the most notorious organized crime groups of the 20th century. The photographs chronologically follow the evolution of the Purples from their days as a juvenile street gang through their rise to power and eventual self-destruction. Using rare police department mug shots and group photographs, the book transports readers through the dark side of Prohibition-era Detroit history. Detroit had a gold rush atmosphere and a thriving black market during the 1920s that attracted gangsters and unsavory characters from all over the country.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | June 30, 2008 |
ISBN13 | 9780738552385 |
Publishers | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Dimensions | 165 × 8 × 229 mm · 317 g |
Language | English |
Contributor | H. G. Manos |
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