The gangs of New York : an informal history of the underworld

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The gangs of New York : an informal history of the underworld

by Herbert Asbury ; [foreword by Jorge Luis Borges]

Thunder's Mouth Press , Distributed by Publishers Group West, c1998

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-356) and index

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Asbury presents an illumination of the gangs of old New York that ultimately gave rise to the modern Mafia and its depiction in films like "The Godfather". Published to coincide with the release of Martin Scorcese's film, "Gangs of New York", starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Photos & illustrations.

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