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Old Bones and Shallow Graves: The Untold Story of the Irish-American Gangster

Old Bones and Shallow Graves: The Untold Story of the Irish-American Gangster

by T.J.English (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

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Synopsis

In Paddy Whacked , bestselling author and organised crime expert T.J. English brings to life nearly two centuries of Irish-American gangsterism, which spawned such unforgettable characters as Mike 'King Mike' McDonald, Chicago's subterranean godfather; Big Bill Dwyer, New York's most notorious rumrunner during Prohibition; Mickey Featherstone, troubled Vietnam vet turned Westies gang leader from Hell's Kitchen; and James 'Whitey' Bulger, the ruthless and untouchable Southie legend. This is an epic story of corrupt politics, wanton murders, gambling empires, notorious brothels, tough women and hard-drinking pugilists from the underbelly of America's most dangerous cities. Combining storytelling verve with thorough research and a slew of never-before-published material, English presents a riveting, seamless cultural history of the Irish-American underworld. He offers a brilliant portrait of a people who fought tooth and nail for a better life from the moment they arrived in America, whether it meant taking charge within the realms of law enforcement and politics or capitalising on what opportunities they could in the darker world beyond the law. Paddy Whacked is an irresistible tour of the undercarriage of American history - a ride that stretches from the earliest New York and New Orleans street wars through decades of bootlegging scams, union strikes, gang wars...

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 468
 Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Published: 08 Sep 2005
ISBN 10: 1840189959
ISBN 13: 9781840189957
Book Overview: Here is the shocking, true saga of the Irish-American mob, from the mid-nineteenth century all the way to the present day. History shows that the heritage of the Irish-American gangster was established in America long before that of the more widely portrayed Italian American Mafioso and has held strong through the modern age. In fact, the highest-ranking organised crime figure on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List - alongside Osama bin Laden - is an old-style Irish-American mob boss from South Boston.

Media Reviews
'A colourful history of Shamrock gangdom ... captivating' - Village Voice 'An intense, erudite yet sometimes horrifying account of violent Celtic criminals' - Publishers Weekly 'This is the shocking true saga of the Irish American mob...Best-selling author T J English provides a lively tour of nearly two centuries of Irish-American gangsterism'. -- Gail Walker Belfast Telegraph 'A fascinating, irresistible tour of the under-carriage of American history, stretching from the earliest New York and New Orleans street wars through the decades of bootlegging scams, union strikes, gang wars and FBI investigations'. -- Billy Kennedy Belfast News A well-written and structured book which, I am sure, will become a must for fans of American gansterism Ripperologist
Author Bio
T.J. English is a noted journalist, screenwriter and author of two previous books: The Westies and Born To Kill. He has written for numerous publications, including Esquire and Playboy, and his screenwriting credits include work on NYPD Blue and Homicide.