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Young Al Capone. The Untold Story of Scarface in New York, 1899-1925

Name: Young Al Capone. The Untold Story of Scarface in New York, 1899-1925
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ISBN: 9781616080853

William Balsamo, John Balsamo

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Many people are familiar with the story of Al Capone, the "untouchable" Chicago gangster best known for orchestrating the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. But few are aware that Capone's remarkable story began in the Navy Yard section of Brooklyn, New York. Tutored by the likes of infamous mobsters Johnny Torrio and Frankie Yale, young Capone's disquieting demeanor, combined with the "technical advice" he learned from these insidious pedagogues, contributed to the molding of a brutal criminal whose pseudonym, "Scarface," evoked fascination throughout the world. Despite the best efforts of previous biographers lacking true insider's access, details about Capone's early years have, until now, mostly been shrouded in mystery. With access gained through invaluable familial connections, the authors were able to open the previously sealed mouths of Capone's known living associates. Collecting information through these interviews and never-before-published documents, the life of young Al...

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Year:

2011

Publisher:

Perseus Books Group;Skyhorse Publishing

Language:

English

Pages:

245

ISBN 13:

9781616080853