Harry R Illman

Broschiertes Buch

Unholy Toledo

Beschreibung

The true story of how Detroit's Purple-Licavoli Gang took over Toledo and its aftermath. Prohibition and Toledo's proximity to rum-running routes made it an ideal target of organized crime and the author details how the takeover was implemented and how corruption eased the process.

Autor

Harry R. Illman [1918-2001] was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Toledo and later the Ohio State University Law School. Although a successful lawyer, his gambling troubles led to a suspension and eventually a permanent disbarment from the Ohio bar. His law career included representing Toledo gambling figures, making him uniquely qualified to author this book.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Commonwealth Book Company, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 374
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. September 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 606g
• ISBN-13: 9781948986663
• ISBN-10: 1948986663
• Artikelnr.: 69155645