Description: Paddy Whacked by T.J. English Re-created by the bestselling author of "The Westies, Paddy Whacked" is the shocking history of Irish-American gangsterism from the 19th century to the present. 16-page photo insert. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Here is the shocking true saga of the Irish American mob. In Paddy Whacked, bestselling author and organized 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, Chicagos subterranean godfather; Big Bill Dwyer, New Yorks most notorious rumrunner during Prohibition; Mickey Featherstone, troubled Vietnam vet turned Westies gang leader; and James "Whitey" Bulger, the ruthless and untouchable Southie legend. Stretching from the earliest New York and New Orleans street wars through decades of bootlegging scams, union strikes, gang wars, and FBI investigations, Paddy Whacked is a riveting tour de force that restores the Irish American gangster to his rightful preeminent place in our criminal history -- and penetrates to the heart of the American experience. Author Biography T. J. English is a noted journalist and author of the New York Times bestsellers Havana Nocturne, Paddy Whacked, The Savage City, and Where the Bodies Were Buried. He also authored The Westies, a national bestseller; Born to Kill, which was nominated for an Edgar Award; and The Corporation. His journalism has appeared in Esquire, Vanity Fair, Playboy, and New York magazine, among other publications. He lives in New York City. Long Description Here is the shocking true saga of the Irish American mob. In "Paddy Whacked," bestselling author and organized 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, Chicagos subterranean godfather; Big Bill Dwyer, New Yorks most notorious rumrunner during Prohibition; Mickey Featherstone, troubled Vietnam vet turned Westies gang leader; and James "Whitey" Bulger, the ruthless and untouchable Southie legend. Stretching from the earliest New York and New Orleans street wars through decades of bootlegging scams, union strikes, gang wars, and FBI investigations, "Paddy Whacked" is a riveting tour de force that restores the Irish American gangster to his rightful preeminent place in our criminal history -- and penetrates to the heart of the American experience. Details ISBN0060590033 Author T.J. English Short Title PADDY WHACKED Language English ISBN-10 0060590033 ISBN-13 9780060590031 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Birth 1957 Subtitle The Untold Story of the Irish American Gangster DOI 10.1604/9780060590031 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-02-21 NZ Release Date 2006-02-21 US Release Date 2006-02-21 UK Release Date 2006-02-21 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2006-02-21 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers DEWEY 364.10923916 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General Pages 496 Imprint US William Morrow Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161885181;
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