THE BOOTLEGGERS The Story of Chicago's Prohibition Era.

Hardback. Reprint. INSC. AND SIGNED. A definitive sociological study which became a popular bestseller in 7 languages. The focal point of the book is Chicago during the 14yrs. of Prohibition, when there was a critical breakdown in public morality and private standards. At the centre of the breakdown was the bootlegger, the gangster who enabled a theoretically 'dry' America to be wetter than it had ever been. Chicago was also a battleground. We are shown why the gangster generically became an American folk-hero. Illus., Bibliog. and Index. 379pp. lge. 8vo. h/back. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY KENNETH ALLSOP. With previous owner's personal b/plate to fpd. Vg+ in frayed, rubbed and notched Fair only protected pcdw which also has a closed tear to fr. cover. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas.